1793
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From this reading JULY, 1793.
18
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From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
without stop or interruption
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
set up or found
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading JULY, 1793.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
immediately past
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
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 He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
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 He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
a human being
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
regaledverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪld/
past form of “regale” — provide with choice or abundant food or drink
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
stillsnounUS /stɪlz/
plural of “still” — a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading He indeed received and regaled us in the same manner as at the last village; and to increase his consequence, he produced many European articles, and amongst them were at least forty pounds weight of old copper stills.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In about an hour we arrived at two houses, where we were, in some degree, obliged to go on shore, as we were informed that the owner of them was a person of consideration.
in or at the place that
From this reading We found the river almost one continued rapid, and in half an hour we came to a house, where, however, we did not land, though invited by the inhabitants.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Saturday, 18._--At one in the afternoon we renewed our voyage in a large canoe with four of the natives.
