used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once we wished a population to embrace the opportunities that abounded in the West.
aboundedverbUS /əˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading Once we wished a population to embrace the opportunities that abounded in the West.
aboundingadjectiveUS /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/
existing in abundance
From this reading THE PATHWAYS OF THE FUTURE The open and abounding West is no more.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
alluredverbUS /əˈlʊrd/
past form of “allure” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Now we wish to increase the opportunities for a population clamoring for a better chance than is offered anywhere in America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PATHWAYS OF THE FUTURE The open and abounding West is no more.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Now we wish to increase the opportunities for a population clamoring for a better chance than is offered anywhere in America.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
(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 Now we wish to increase the opportunities for a population clamoring for a better chance than is offered anywhere in America.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Now we wish to increase the opportunities for a population clamoring for a better chance than is offered anywhere in America.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading This changed and restricted region has problems entirely different from those of the West that was.
clamoringnounUS /ˈklæmərɪŋ/
loud and persistent outcry from many people
From this reading Now we wish to increase the opportunities for a population clamoring for a better chance than is offered anywhere in America.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading This changed and restricted region has problems entirely different from those of the West that was.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Once we wished a population to embrace the opportunities that abounded in the West.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This changed and restricted region has problems entirely different from those of the West that was.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now we wish to increase the opportunities for a population clamoring for a better chance than is offered anywhere in America.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
yet to be or coming
From this reading THE PATHWAYS OF THE FUTURE The open and abounding West is no more.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This changed and restricted region has problems entirely different from those of the West that was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Now we wish to increase the opportunities for a population clamoring for a better chance than is offered anywhere in America.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
irrigationnounUS /ˌɪrəˈɡeɪʃən/
supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PATHWAYS OF THE FUTURE The open and abounding West is no more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
the force of workers available
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE PATHWAYS OF THE FUTURE The open and abounding West is no more.
not any; not one
From this reading THE PATHWAYS OF THE FUTURE The open and abounding West is no more.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now we wish to increase the opportunities for a population clamoring for a better chance than is offered anywhere in America.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PATHWAYS OF THE FUTURE The open and abounding West is no more.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Now we wish to increase the opportunities for a population clamoring for a better chance than is offered anywhere in America.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
on one occasion
From this reading Once we wished a population to embrace the opportunities that abounded in the West.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE PATHWAYS OF THE FUTURE The open and abounding West is no more.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
PATHWAYSnounUS /ˈpæθweɪz/
plural of “pathway” — a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading THE PATHWAYS OF THE FUTURE The open and abounding West is no more.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Once we wished a population to embrace the opportunities that abounded in the West.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading This changed and restricted region has problems entirely different from those of the West that was.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading This changed and restricted region has problems entirely different from those of the West that was.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading This changed and restricted region has problems entirely different from those of the West that was.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
carry out
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now we wish to increase the opportunities for a population clamoring for a better chance than is offered anywhere in America.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PATHWAYS OF THE FUTURE The open and abounding West is no more.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This changed and restricted region has problems entirely different from those of the West that was.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This changed and restricted region has problems entirely different from those of the West that was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This changed and restricted region has problems entirely different from those of the West that was.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Once we wished a population to embrace the opportunities that abounded in the West.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE PATHWAYS OF THE FUTURE The open and abounding West is no more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
which person or people
From this reading From California, from all the interior regions of the great dry plains rises the same cry, that the government should take measures to give the people more land; that by means of irrigation it should restore, in some measure at least, the opportunities which allured the men who in the old days followed in the pilgrimage “out West.”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Now we wish to increase the opportunities for a population clamoring for a better chance than is offered anywhere in America.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Once we wished a population to embrace the opportunities that abounded in the West.
