used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Bob and Sandy had decided that they would accompany the hunters a little way when they left.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Before leaving the pioneers the mighty hunter gave them much good advice.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
anew
From this reading BOONE, THE CAPTAIN OF PIONEERS THAT night the hunters passed again with the settlers.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before leaving the pioneers the mighty hunter gave them much good advice.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob and Sandy had decided that they would accompany the hunters a little way when they left.
BOONEnounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading BOONE, THE CAPTAIN OF PIONEERS THAT night the hunters passed again with the settlers.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading BOONE, THE CAPTAIN OF PIONEERS THAT night the hunters passed again with the settlers.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Before leaving the pioneers the mighty hunter gave them much good advice.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Before leaving the pioneers the mighty hunter gave them much good advice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
someone who hunts game
From this reading Before leaving the pioneers the mighty hunter gave them much good advice.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading BOONE, THE CAPTAIN OF PIONEERS THAT night the hunters passed again with the settlers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
and nothing more
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
the act of departing
From this reading Before leaving the pioneers the mighty hunter gave them much good advice.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Bob and Sandy had decided that they would accompany the hunters a little way when they left.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bob and Sandy had decided that they would accompany the hunters a little way when they left.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
lurenounUS /lʊr/
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Before leaving the pioneers the mighty hunter gave them much good advice.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Before leaving the pioneers the mighty hunter gave them much good advice.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading BOONE, THE CAPTAIN OF PIONEERS THAT night the hunters passed again with the settlers.
not any; not one
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOONE, THE CAPTAIN OF PIONEERS THAT night the hunters passed again with the settlers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
on one occasion
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading BOONE, THE CAPTAIN OF PIONEERS THAT night the hunters passed again with the settlers.
PIONEERSnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading BOONE, THE CAPTAIN OF PIONEERS THAT night the hunters passed again with the settlers.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
possessing material wealth
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Bob and Sandy had decided that they would accompany the hunters a little way when they left.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading BOONE, THE CAPTAIN OF PIONEERS THAT night the hunters passed again with the settlers.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BOONE, THE CAPTAIN OF PIONEERS THAT night the hunters passed again with the settlers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOONE, THE CAPTAIN OF PIONEERS THAT night the hunters passed again with the settlers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Before leaving the pioneers the mighty hunter gave them much good advice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
precisely as stated
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Bob and Sandy had decided that they would accompany the hunters a little way when they left.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
at the time that
From this reading Bob and Sandy had decided that they would accompany the hunters a little way when they left.
in or at the place that
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BOONE, THE CAPTAIN OF PIONEERS THAT night the hunters passed again with the settlers.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading On the following morning it was the intention of Boone and his companions to start further west; for the lure of Kentucky was in his veins, and he felt that no other place could satisfy him, after having once seen that rich soil and hunted in the majestic woods along the Kentucky River.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew of a very desirable plateau just a few miles further west, looking out upon the river, where he himself would locate if he had not already decided on a site on the Kentucky River; and here he hoped they would settle.
