Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

any specific behavior

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

later than; following

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

increase twofold

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

the act of building or putting up

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

-ing form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

set up or found

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

press or grind with a crushing noise

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

in an idle manner

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

set down according to a plan

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

third-person singular of “laud” — praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

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 hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

used to form the superlative

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

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From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

above and across; more than

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

a river in the northeastern United States that rises in New York and flows southward through Pennsylvania and Maryland into Chesapeake Bay

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

cut with a tomahawk

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

plural of “tributary” — a branch that flows into the main stream

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

emotionally upset

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The hardy sons of New England came flocking to this section of country, and many of them found a home for their families in the lovely Valley of the Otego.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading School-houses were erected by the industry of the settlers along the valley at the most convenient places, and these served a double purpose--for schools through the week and meeting on the Sabbath.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading After the storm of the Revolution had subsided, the Indian's bow was unstrung, the tomahawk and scalping-knife were laid idly by, and the Angel of Peace had spread her guardian wing over the waters of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Here they purchased lauds and commenced cutting down and clearing away the forest along the valley, and erecting rude houses to shelter their wives and children, and mills to grind their grain.

a late time of life

From this reading In a few short years the smoke from their morning fires curled above the forest trees for more than twenty miles along the winding banks of the crystal waters of the Otego, and began to present a scene of activity.