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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
anew
From this reading The riflemen of Sevier and Robertson saved Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union only that they might well-nigh be lost again to Spain.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
Alleghanies
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From this reading It was easy to get to New Orleans, but hard to get back over the Alleghanies.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was easy to get to New Orleans, but hard to get back over the Alleghanies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The riflemen of Sevier and Robertson saved Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union only that they might well-nigh be lost again to Spain.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was easy to get to New Orleans, but hard to get back over the Alleghanies.
being joined in close association
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
down-stream
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
downhilladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/
sloping down rather steeply
From this reading Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was easy to get to New Orleans, but hard to get back over the Alleghanies.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
at any time
From this reading Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was easy to get to New Orleans, but hard to get back over the Alleghanies.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was easy to get to New Orleans, but hard to get back over the Alleghanies.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
INDEPENDENCEnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
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 The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
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 Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The riflemen of Sevier and Robertson saved Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union only that they might well-nigh be lost again to Spain.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The riflemen of Sevier and Robertson saved Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union only that they might well-nigh be lost again to Spain.
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 THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
NashvillenounUS /ˈnæʃvɪl/
capital of the state of Tennessee; located in the north central part of the state on the Cumberland River; known for country music
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was easy to get to New Orleans, but hard to get back over the Alleghanies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
and nothing more
From this reading The riflemen of Sevier and Robertson saved Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union only that they might well-nigh be lost again to Spain.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading It was easy to get to New Orleans, but hard to get back over the Alleghanies.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was easy to get to New Orleans, but hard to get back over the Alleghanies.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
riflemen
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From this reading The riflemen of Sevier and Robertson saved Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union only that they might well-nigh be lost again to Spain.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
RobertsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbərtsən/
United States basketball guard (born in 1938)
From this reading The riflemen of Sevier and Robertson saved Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union only that they might well-nigh be lost again to Spain.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The riflemen of Sevier and Robertson saved Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union only that they might well-nigh be lost again to Spain.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
Sevier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The riflemen of Sevier and Robertson saved Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union only that they might well-nigh be lost again to Spain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading The riflemen of Sevier and Robertson saved Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union only that they might well-nigh be lost again to Spain.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
TennesseenounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading The riflemen of Sevier and Robertson saved Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union only that they might well-nigh be lost again to Spain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The riflemen of Sevier and Robertson saved Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union only that they might well-nigh be lost again to Spain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The riflemen of Sevier and Robertson saved Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union only that they might well-nigh be lost again to Spain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Therefore, out of the mere fact that water runs downhill, arose one of the earliest and most dangerous political problems this country ever knew.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The riflemen of Sevier and Robertson saved Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union only that they might well-nigh be lost again to Spain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE MISSISSIPPI, AND INDEPENDENCE[5] There was a generation of this down-stream transportation, and it built up the first splendid, aggressive population of the West—a population that continued to edge farther outward and farther down-stream.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
but in spite of that
From this reading The settlement at Nashville, the settlements of Kentucky, were at touch with the Ohio River, the broad highway that led easily down to the yet broader highway of the Mississippi, that great, mysterious stream so intimately connected with American history and American progress.
