used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading These, when they fall on a forest rich with their chosen food, advance rapidly, rank after rank.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading These, when they fall on a forest rich with their chosen food, advance rapidly, rank after rank.
comparesnounUS /kəmˈperz/
plural of “compare” — qualities that are comparable
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
CROCKETTnounUS /ˈkrɑːkɪt/
United States frontiersman and Tennessee politician who died at the siege of the Alamo (1786-1836)
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
DAVYnounUS /ˈdeɪvi/
English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
at any time
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading These, when they fall on a forest rich with their chosen food, advance rapidly, rank after rank.
provide as food
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading These, when they fall on a forest rich with their chosen food, advance rapidly, rank after rank.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading These, when they fall on a forest rich with their chosen food, advance rapidly, rank after rank.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
the act of departing
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
a particular point in time
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
not any; not one
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These, when they fall on a forest rich with their chosen food, advance rapidly, rank after rank.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
others
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From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was so with the American people.
pigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading These, when they fall on a forest rich with their chosen food, advance rapidly, rank after rank.
with speed
From this reading These, when they fall on a forest rich with their chosen food, advance rapidly, rank after rank.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
possessing material wealth
From this reading These, when they fall on a forest rich with their chosen food, advance rapidly, rank after rank.
move upward
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These, when they fall on a forest rich with their chosen food, advance rapidly, rank after rank.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These, when they fall on a forest rich with their chosen food, advance rapidly, rank after rank.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These, when they fall on a forest rich with their chosen food, advance rapidly, rank after rank.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As those in the front pause for a moment to feed, others behind rise and fly on beyond them, settling for a time to resume their own feeding operations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was so with the American people.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
at the time that
From this reading These, when they fall on a forest rich with their chosen food, advance rapidly, rank after rank.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading DAVY CROCKETT There is no figure of speech that so exactly describes the westward advance of the American population as that which compares it to the feeding of a vast flock of wild pigeons.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These, when they fall on a forest rich with their chosen food, advance rapidly, rank after rank.
but in spite of that
From this reading Thus the progress of the hosts resembles a series of rolling waves, one passing ever on beyond the other, each wave changing its own relative position rapidly, yet ever going forward.
