1833
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
1836
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 1836.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their landing place was Clay county and the inhabitants proved to be kind--something new for the Saints to meet in western Missouri.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
CALDWELLnounUS /ˈkɔːldwel/
United States author remembered for novels about poverty and degeneration (1903-1987)
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They crossed, carrying over the things they could save, and placed themselves on the mercy of the people on the other side.
CITIZENSnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
CLAYnounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They crossed, carrying over the things they could save, and placed themselves on the mercy of the people on the other side.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
placed crosswise
From this reading They crossed, carrying over the things they could save, and placed themselves on the mercy of the people on the other side.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their landing place was Clay county and the inhabitants proved to be kind--something new for the Saints to meet in western Missouri.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
ten 10s
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Their landing place was Clay county and the inhabitants proved to be kind--something new for the Saints to meet in western Missouri.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Their landing place was Clay county and the inhabitants proved to be kind--something new for the Saints to meet in western Missouri.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Their landing place was Clay county and the inhabitants proved to be kind--something new for the Saints to meet in western Missouri.
go away from a place
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
LORENZO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
come together
From this reading Their landing place was Clay county and the inhabitants proved to be kind--something new for the Saints to meet in western Missouri.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading They crossed, carrying over the things they could save, and placed themselves on the mercy of the people on the other side.
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 While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Their landing place was Clay county and the inhabitants proved to be kind--something new for the Saints to meet in western Missouri.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They crossed, carrying over the things they could save, and placed themselves on the mercy of the people on the other side.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They crossed, carrying over the things they could save, and placed themselves on the mercy of the people on the other side.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They crossed, carrying over the things they could save, and placed themselves on the mercy of the people on the other side.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They crossed, carrying over the things they could save, and placed themselves on the mercy of the people on the other side.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Their landing place was Clay county and the inhabitants proved to be kind--something new for the Saints to meet in western Missouri.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading They crossed, carrying over the things they could save, and placed themselves on the mercy of the people on the other side.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Their landing place was Clay county and the inhabitants proved to be kind--something new for the Saints to meet in western Missouri.
not used up
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
RICHARDSnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
SAINTSnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
except for; apart from
From this reading They crossed, carrying over the things they could save, and placed themselves on the mercy of the people on the other side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They crossed, carrying over the things they could save, and placed themselves on the mercy of the people on the other side.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Their landing place was Clay county and the inhabitants proved to be kind--something new for the Saints to meet in western Missouri.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
strippingnounUS /ˈstrɪpɪŋ/
the removal of covering
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
TAYLORnounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They crossed, carrying over the things they could save, and placed themselves on the mercy of the people on the other side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They crossed, carrying over the things they could save, and placed themselves on the mercy of the people on the other side.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They crossed, carrying over the things they could save, and placed themselves on the mercy of the people on the other side.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their landing place was Clay county and the inhabitants proved to be kind--something new for the Saints to meet in western Missouri.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Their landing place was Clay county and the inhabitants proved to be kind--something new for the Saints to meet in western Missouri.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
WILLARDnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading THE SAINTS IN CLAY COUNTY--CITIZENS ASK THEM TO LEAVE--CALDWELL COUNTY FORMED--JOHN TAYLOR--LORENZO SNOW--WILLARD RICHARDS.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading While the winds of bleak November, in the fall of 1833, were howling through the forest, stripping from the branches the few remaining leaves, twelve hundred robbed and beaten souls made their way from the ashes of their former home down to the banks of the Missouri river.
