used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He was going with an air of satisfaction apparently; for, in truth, he had everything to make him feel so--that is, _almost_ everything.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All work on the farms was completed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was going with an air of satisfaction apparently; for, in truth, he had everything to make him feel so--that is, _almost_ everything.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was going with an air of satisfaction apparently; for, in truth, he had everything to make him feel so--that is, _almost_ everything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
from appearances alone
From this reading He was going with an air of satisfaction apparently; for, in truth, he had everything to make him feel so--that is, _almost_ everything.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
Baptiste
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From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
Bonesteel
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From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading All work on the farms was completed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was going with an air of satisfaction apparently; for, in truth, he had everything to make him feel so--that is, _almost_ everything.
to or in any or all places
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading All work on the farms was completed.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He was going with an air of satisfaction apparently; for, in truth, he had everything to make him feel so--that is, _almost_ everything.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
the act of departing
From this reading He was going with an air of satisfaction apparently; for, in truth, he had everything to make him feel so--that is, _almost_ everything.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was going with an air of satisfaction apparently; for, in truth, he had everything to make him feel so--that is, _almost_ everything.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was going with an air of satisfaction apparently; for, in truth, he had everything to make him feel so--that is, _almost_ everything.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
iciclesnounUS /ˈaɪsɪkəlz/
plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was going with an air of satisfaction apparently; for, in truth, he had everything to make him feel so--that is, _almost_ everything.
INTERMARRIAGEnounUS /ˌɪntərˈmerɪdʒ/
marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was going with an air of satisfaction apparently; for, in truth, he had everything to make him feel so--that is, _almost_ everything.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
journeyingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniɪŋ/
the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
engage in
From this reading He was going with an air of satisfaction apparently; for, in truth, he had everything to make him feel so--that is, _almost_ everything.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All work on the farms was completed.
others
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From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
RACESnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He was going with an air of satisfaction apparently; for, in truth, he had everything to make him feel so--that is, _almost_ everything.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was going with an air of satisfaction apparently; for, in truth, he had everything to make him feel so--that is, _almost_ everything.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He had succeeded in the West.
carry out
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was going with an air of satisfaction apparently; for, in truth, he had everything to make him feel so--that is, _almost_ everything.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
create by training and teaching
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He was going with an air of satisfaction apparently; for, in truth, he had everything to make him feel so--that is, _almost_ everything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He had succeeded in the West.
in or at the place that
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
a Caucasian
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading REGARDING THE INTERMARRIAGE OF RACES It was winter, and the white snow lay everywhere; icicles hung from the eaves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All work on the farms was completed.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading People were journeying to a town half way between Bonesteel and Gregory to take the train for their former homes; others to spend it with their relatives, and Jean Baptiste was taking it for Chicago and New York where he went as a rule at the end of each year.
