1743
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From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
(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 But north of this river it was all in the virtual possession of the French, and on the map it was distinguished by the French colors.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The country held by the English did not reach beyond the Kennebec, although claimed by them.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE PARSON AMONG THE PHILISTINES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But north of this river it was all in the virtual possession of the French, and on the map it was distinguished by the French colors.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The country held by the English did not reach beyond the Kennebec, although claimed by them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But north of this river it was all in the virtual possession of the French, and on the map it was distinguished by the French colors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading The country held by the English did not reach beyond the Kennebec, although claimed by them.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading But north of this river it was all in the virtual possession of the French, and on the map it was distinguished by the French colors.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country held by the English did not reach beyond the Kennebec, although claimed by them.
the specified day of the month
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The country held by the English did not reach beyond the Kennebec, although claimed by them.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading But north of this river it was all in the virtual possession of the French, and on the map it was distinguished by the French colors.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The country held by the English did not reach beyond the Kennebec, although claimed by them.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading But north of this river it was all in the virtual possession of the French, and on the map it was distinguished by the French colors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The country held by the English did not reach beyond the Kennebec, although claimed by them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But north of this river it was all in the virtual possession of the French, and on the map it was distinguished by the French colors.
Kennebec
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From this reading The country held by the English did not reach beyond the Kennebec, although claimed by them.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading But north of this river it was all in the virtual possession of the French, and on the map it was distinguished by the French colors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The country held by the English did not reach beyond the Kennebec, although claimed by them.
NovanounUS /ˈnoʊvə/
a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process
From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But north of this river it was all in the virtual possession of the French, and on the map it was distinguished by the French colors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
PARSONnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE PARSON AMONG THE PHILISTINES.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
PenobscotnounUS /pəˈnɑːbskɑːt/
a member of the Algonquian people belonging to the Abnaki confederacy and living in the Penobscot valley in northern Maine
From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
PHILISTINESnounUS /ˈfɪləstiːnz/
plural of “philistine” — a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits
From this reading THE PARSON AMONG THE PHILISTINES.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading But north of this river it was all in the virtual possession of the French, and on the map it was distinguished by the French colors.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The country held by the English did not reach beyond the Kennebec, although claimed by them.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading But north of this river it was all in the virtual possession of the French, and on the map it was distinguished by the French colors.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
Scotia
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From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
St
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From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARSON AMONG THE PHILISTINES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The country held by the English did not reach beyond the Kennebec, although claimed by them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A line drawn from the mouth of the Penobscot, due north, to the River St. Lawrence, divided New England from the equally extensive territory of New Scotland, or Nova Scotia.
precisely as stated
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
virtualadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəl/
being actually such in almost every respect
From this reading But north of this river it was all in the virtual possession of the French, and on the map it was distinguished by the French colors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But north of this river it was all in the virtual possession of the French, and on the map it was distinguished by the French colors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A map of this part of America, in this year, 1743, would show a very different scene from that which is presented by one of the present date.
