1833
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From this reading 1833.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a beautiful land with its dales and hills and woodland.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost in the center of the United States is Missouri, one of the most fruitful states of the Mississippi valley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It is a beautiful land with its dales and hills and woodland.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
BRETHRENnounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The great Missouri river flows through it and the mighty Mississippi, passing by its eastern side, carries its grains and other products to the sea.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading The great Missouri river flows through it and the mighty Mississippi, passing by its eastern side, carries its grains and other products to the sea.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Almost in the center of the United States is Missouri, one of the most fruitful states of the Mississippi valley.
dalesnounUS /deɪlz/
plural of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading It is a beautiful land with its dales and hills and woodland.
DESTROYSverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪz/
third-person singular of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The great Missouri river flows through it and the mighty Mississippi, passing by its eastern side, carries its grains and other products to the sea.
ELDERSnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
FEATHERverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The great Missouri river flows through it and the mighty Mississippi, passing by its eastern side, carries its grains and other products to the sea.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading Almost in the center of the United States is Missouri, one of the most fruitful states of the Mississippi valley.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
the head of a state government
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
grainsnounUS /ɡreɪnz/
plural of “grain” — a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading The great Missouri river flows through it and the mighty Mississippi, passing by its eastern side, carries its grains and other products to the sea.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great Missouri river flows through it and the mighty Mississippi, passing by its eastern side, carries its grains and other products to the sea.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It is a beautiful land with its dales and hills and woodland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Almost in the center of the United States is Missouri, one of the most fruitful states of the Mississippi valley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a beautiful land with its dales and hills and woodland.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a beautiful land with its dales and hills and woodland.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It is a beautiful land with its dales and hills and woodland.
go away from a place
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The great Missouri river flows through it and the mighty Mississippi, passing by its eastern side, carries its grains and other products to the sea.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Almost in the center of the United States is Missouri, one of the most fruitful states of the Mississippi valley.
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 TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
MOBnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Almost in the center of the United States is Missouri, one of the most fruitful states of the Mississippi valley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Almost in the center of the United States is Missouri, one of the most fruitful states of the Mississippi valley.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Almost in the center of the United States is Missouri, one of the most fruitful states of the Mississippi valley.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The great Missouri river flows through it and the mighty Mississippi, passing by its eastern side, carries its grains and other products to the sea.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The great Missouri river flows through it and the mighty Mississippi, passing by its eastern side, carries its grains and other products to the sea.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
PRINTING-OFFICE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
productsnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkts/
plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale
From this reading The great Missouri river flows through it and the mighty Mississippi, passing by its eastern side, carries its grains and other products to the sea.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The great Missouri river flows through it and the mighty Mississippi, passing by its eastern side, carries its grains and other products to the sea.
SAINTSnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The great Missouri river flows through it and the mighty Mississippi, passing by its eastern side, carries its grains and other products to the sea.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The great Missouri river flows through it and the mighty Mississippi, passing by its eastern side, carries its grains and other products to the sea.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Almost in the center of the United States is Missouri, one of the most fruitful states of the Mississippi valley.
TARnounUS /tɑːr/
any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The great Missouri river flows through it and the mighty Mississippi, passing by its eastern side, carries its grains and other products to the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE BEGINS IN MISSOURI--THE ELDERS PRAY, THE MOB GETS DRUNK--JULY MOB DESTROYS PRINTING-OFFICE AND TAR AND FEATHER THE BRETHREN--THE SAINTS PROMISE TO LEAVE--APPEAL TO GOVERNOR.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Almost in the center of the United States is Missouri, one of the most fruitful states of the Mississippi valley.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Almost in the center of the United States is Missouri, one of the most fruitful states of the Mississippi valley.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a beautiful land with its dales and hills and woodland.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading It is a beautiful land with its dales and hills and woodland.
