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From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
1810
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The center of population was almost exactly on the site of the city of Washington.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading None the less we had among us an aristocrat, a man who classified himself as better than his fellow men.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The West was a distinct section, and it was a section that had begun to develop an aristocracy.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The West was a distinct section, and it was a section that had begun to develop an aristocracy.
aristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading The West was a distinct section, and it was a section that had begun to develop an aristocracy.
aristocratnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræt/
a member of the aristocracy
From this reading None the less we had among us an aristocrat, a man who classified himself as better than his fellow men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading None the less we had among us an aristocrat, a man who classified himself as better than his fellow men.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The West was a distinct section, and it was a section that had begun to develop an aristocracy.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading None the less we had among us an aristocrat, a man who classified himself as better than his fellow men.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The center of population was almost exactly on the site of the city of Washington.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The center of population was almost exactly on the site of the city of Washington.
classifiedadjectiveUS /ˈklæsəfaɪd/
arranged into classes
From this reading None the less we had among us an aristocrat, a man who classified himself as better than his fellow men.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading The West was a distinct section, and it was a section that had begun to develop an aristocracy.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The West was a distinct section, and it was a section that had begun to develop an aristocracy.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The center of population was almost exactly on the site of the city of Washington.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
a boy or man
From this reading None the less we had among us an aristocrat, a man who classified himself as better than his fellow men.
flat-boats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The West was a distinct section, and it was a section that had begun to develop an aristocracy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading None the less we had among us an aristocrat, a man who classified himself as better than his fellow men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading None the less we had among us an aristocrat, a man who classified himself as better than his fellow men.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The West was a distinct section, and it was a section that had begun to develop an aristocracy.
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 We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading None the less we had among us an aristocrat, a man who classified himself as better than his fellow men.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
linsey-woolseynounUS /ˈlɪnziˈwʊlzi/
a rough fabric of linen warp and wool or cotton woof
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
LouisiananounUS /luːˌiːziˈænə/
a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading None the less we had among us an aristocrat, a man who classified himself as better than his fellow men.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
the force of workers available
From this reading None the less we had among us an aristocrat, a man who classified himself as better than his fellow men.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
not one, and not any
From this reading None the less we had among us an aristocrat, a man who classified himself as better than his fellow men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The center of population was almost exactly on the site of the city of Washington.
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 We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The center of population was almost exactly on the site of the city of Washington.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
bring forth or yield
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The West was a distinct section, and it was a section that had begun to develop an aristocracy.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading The center of population was almost exactly on the site of the city of Washington.
slantedadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪd/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
not in physical motion
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading None the less we had among us an aristocrat, a man who classified himself as better than his fellow men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The West was a distinct section, and it was a section that had begun to develop an aristocracy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading None the less we had among us an aristocrat, a man who classified himself as better than his fellow men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The center of population was almost exactly on the site of the city of Washington.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading The center of population was almost exactly on the site of the city of Washington.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The West was a distinct section, and it was a section that had begun to develop an aristocracy.
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 AGAINST THE WATERS[16] In 1810 the Western frontier of the United States slanted like the roof of a house from Maine to Louisiana.
which person or people
From this reading None the less we had among us an aristocrat, a man who classified himself as better than his fellow men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading We still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky; still pounded our corn in a hollow stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians with the ancient weapon of our fathers; still took our produce to New Orleans in flat-boats; still were primitive in many ways.
