used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Fort Blount_ had been constructed about eighteen years before M. Michaux was in America.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It had been built for the purpose of protecting, against the attacks of the Indians, such emigrants as came, at that time, to settle in its vicinity.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
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 _Fort Blount_ had been constructed about eighteen years before M. Michaux was in America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had been built for the purpose of protecting, against the attacks of the Indians, such emigrants as came, at that time, to settle in its vicinity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading It had been built for the purpose of protecting, against the attacks of the Indians, such emigrants as came, at that time, to settle in its vicinity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Fort Blount_ had been constructed about eighteen years before M. Michaux was in America.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
Blount
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From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It had been built for the purpose of protecting, against the attacks of the Indians, such emigrants as came, at that time, to settle in its vicinity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
CaironounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had been built for the purpose of protecting, against the attacks of the Indians, such emigrants as came, at that time, to settle in its vicinity.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading _Fort Blount_ had been constructed about eighteen years before M. Michaux was in America.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading _Fort Blount_ had been constructed about eighteen years before M. Michaux was in America.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading It had been built for the purpose of protecting, against the attacks of the Indians, such emigrants as came, at that time, to settle in its vicinity.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Through the whole of this space the soil was but slightly undulated: in some places it was level, and in general it was excellent.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been built for the purpose of protecting, against the attacks of the Indians, such emigrants as came, at that time, to settle in its vicinity.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading It had been built for the purpose of protecting, against the attacks of the Indians, such emigrants as came, at that time, to settle in its vicinity.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Through the whole of this space the soil was but slightly undulated: in some places it was level, and in general it was excellent.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been built for the purpose of protecting, against the attacks of the Indians, such emigrants as came, at that time, to settle in its vicinity.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Through the whole of this space the soil was but slightly undulated: in some places it was level, and in general it was excellent.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
log-houses
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From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading _Fort Blount_ had been constructed about eighteen years before M. Michaux was in America.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
Michaux
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From this reading _Fort Blount_ had been constructed about eighteen years before M. Michaux was in America.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
Nasheville
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From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Through the whole of this space the soil was but slightly undulated: in some places it was level, and in general it was excellent.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading It had been built for the purpose of protecting, against the attacks of the Indians, such emigrants as came, at that time, to settle in its vicinity.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It had been built for the purpose of protecting, against the attacks of the Indians, such emigrants as came, at that time, to settle in its vicinity.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading It had been built for the purpose of protecting, against the attacks of the Indians, such emigrants as came, at that time, to settle in its vicinity.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Through the whole of this space the soil was but slightly undulated: in some places it was level, and in general it was excellent.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Through the whole of this space the soil was but slightly undulated: in some places it was level, and in general it was excellent.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Through the whole of this space the soil was but slightly undulated: in some places it was level, and in general it was excellent.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Through the whole of this space the soil was but slightly undulated: in some places it was level, and in general it was excellent.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It had been built for the purpose of protecting, against the attacks of the Indians, such emigrants as came, at that time, to settle in its vicinity.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been built for the purpose of protecting, against the attacks of the Indians, such emigrants as came, at that time, to settle in its vicinity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Through the whole of this space the soil was but slightly undulated: in some places it was level, and in general it was excellent.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the whole of this space the soil was but slightly undulated: in some places it was level, and in general it was excellent.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It had been built for the purpose of protecting, against the attacks of the Indians, such emigrants as came, at that time, to settle in its vicinity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
undulatedverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtəd/
past form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading Through the whole of this space the soil was but slightly undulated: in some places it was level, and in general it was excellent.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It had been built for the purpose of protecting, against the attacks of the Indians, such emigrants as came, at that time, to settle in its vicinity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Through the whole of this space the soil was but slightly undulated: in some places it was level, and in general it was excellent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Through the whole of this space the soil was but slightly undulated: in some places it was level, and in general it was excellent.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Between Nasheville and Fort Blount the plantations, though always isolated in the woods, were, nevertheless, by the side of the road, and within two or three miles of each other: the inhabitants resided in log-houses, and most of them kept negroes, and appeared to live happily and in abundance.
a late time of life
From this reading A few miles from the residence of General Winchester, and at a short distance from the road, is a small town which had been founded but a few years, and to which the inhabitants had given the name of _Cairo_, in memory of the taking of Cairo by the French.
