used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Daniel Boone was a character almost unique in American history, a man the very embodiment of pluck and energy, and one who knew neither fear nor the meaning of the word fail.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Daniel Boone was a character almost unique in American history, a man the very embodiment of pluck and energy, and one who knew neither fear nor the meaning of the word fail.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Daniel Boone was a character almost unique in American history, a man the very embodiment of pluck and energy, and one who knew neither fear nor the meaning of the word fail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The history of this movement, and the history of the man who was its greatest leader, are as fascinating as the most exciting novel ever written.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The history of this movement, and the history of the man who was its greatest leader, are as fascinating as the most exciting novel ever written.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOYS OF THE FORT,” “WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS,” “WHEN SANTIAGO FELL,” “THE YOUNG BANDMASTER,” ETC.
BANDMASTERnoun
the conductor of a band
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOYS OF THE FORT,” “WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS,” “WHEN SANTIAGO FELL,” “THE YOUNG BANDMASTER,” ETC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOYS OF THE FORT,” “WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS,” “WHEN SANTIAGO FELL,” “THE YOUNG BANDMASTER,” ETC.
BOONEnounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOYS OF THE FORT,” “WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS,” “WHEN SANTIAGO FELL,” “THE YOUNG BANDMASTER,” ETC.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Daniel Boone was a character almost unique in American history, a man the very embodiment of pluck and energy, and one who knew neither fear nor the meaning of the word fail.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
CUSTERnounUS /ˈkʌstər/
United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOYS OF THE FORT,” “WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS,” “WHEN SANTIAGO FELL,” “THE YOUNG BANDMASTER,” ETC.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
embodimentnounUS /emˈbɑːdimənt/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading Daniel Boone was a character almost unique in American history, a man the very embodiment of pluck and energy, and one who knew neither fear nor the meaning of the word fail.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Daniel Boone was a character almost unique in American history, a man the very embodiment of pluck and energy, and one who knew neither fear nor the meaning of the word fail.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOYS OF THE FORT,” “WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS,” “WHEN SANTIAGO FELL,” “THE YOUNG BANDMASTER,” ETC.
at any time
From this reading The history of this movement, and the history of the man who was its greatest leader, are as fascinating as the most exciting novel ever written.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The history of this movement, and the history of the man who was its greatest leader, are as fascinating as the most exciting novel ever written.
the organ of sight
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Daniel Boone was a character almost unique in American history, a man the very embodiment of pluck and energy, and one who knew neither fear nor the meaning of the word fail.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading The history of this movement, and the history of the man who was its greatest leader, are as fascinating as the most exciting novel ever written.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Daniel Boone was a character almost unique in American history, a man the very embodiment of pluck and energy, and one who knew neither fear nor the meaning of the word fail.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOYS OF THE FORT,” “WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS,” “WHEN SANTIAGO FELL,” “THE YOUNG BANDMASTER,” ETC.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOYS OF THE FORT,” “WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS,” “WHEN SANTIAGO FELL,” “THE YOUNG BANDMASTER,” ETC.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
FRONTIERnounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
highest in quality
From this reading The history of this movement, and the history of the man who was its greatest leader, are as fascinating as the most exciting novel ever written.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOYS OF THE FORT,” “WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS,” “WHEN SANTIAGO FELL,” “THE YOUNG BANDMASTER,” ETC.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The history of this movement, and the history of the man who was its greatest leader, are as fascinating as the most exciting novel ever written.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOYS OF THE FORT,” “WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS,” “WHEN SANTIAGO FELL,” “THE YOUNG BANDMASTER,” ETC.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The history of this movement, and the history of the man who was its greatest leader, are as fascinating as the most exciting novel ever written.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
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 “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Daniel Boone was a character almost unique in American history, a man the very embodiment of pluck and energy, and one who knew neither fear nor the meaning of the word fail.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The history of this movement, and the history of the man who was its greatest leader, are as fascinating as the most exciting novel ever written.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The history of this movement, and the history of the man who was its greatest leader, are as fascinating as the most exciting novel ever written.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Daniel Boone was a character almost unique in American history, a man the very embodiment of pluck and energy, and one who knew neither fear nor the meaning of the word fail.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The history of this movement, and the history of the man who was its greatest leader, are as fascinating as the most exciting novel ever written.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Daniel Boone was a character almost unique in American history, a man the very embodiment of pluck and energy, and one who knew neither fear nor the meaning of the word fail.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Daniel Boone was a character almost unique in American history, a man the very embodiment of pluck and energy, and one who knew neither fear nor the meaning of the word fail.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The history of this movement, and the history of the man who was its greatest leader, are as fascinating as the most exciting novel ever written.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOYS OF THE FORT,” “WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS,” “WHEN SANTIAGO FELL,” “THE YOUNG BANDMASTER,” ETC.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading Daniel Boone was a character almost unique in American history, a man the very embodiment of pluck and energy, and one who knew neither fear nor the meaning of the word fail.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
determined
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
SANTIAGOnounUS /ˌsæntiˈɑːɡoʊ/
city in the northern Dominican Republic
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOYS OF THE FORT,” “WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS,” “WHEN SANTIAGO FELL,” “THE YOUNG BANDMASTER,” ETC.
seacoastnounUS /ˈsiːkoʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOYS OF THE FORT,” “WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS,” “WHEN SANTIAGO FELL,” “THE YOUNG BANDMASTER,” ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The history of this movement, and the history of the man who was its greatest leader, are as fascinating as the most exciting novel ever written.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Daniel Boone was a character almost unique in American history, a man the very embodiment of pluck and energy, and one who knew neither fear nor the meaning of the word fail.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
precisely as stated
From this reading Daniel Boone was a character almost unique in American history, a man the very embodiment of pluck and energy, and one who knew neither fear nor the meaning of the word fail.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
at the time that
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOYS OF THE FORT,” “WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS,” “WHEN SANTIAGO FELL,” “THE YOUNG BANDMASTER,” ETC.
in or at the place that
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
which person or people
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOYS OF THE FORT,” “WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS,” “WHEN SANTIAGO FELL,” “THE YOUNG BANDMASTER,” ETC.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Daniel Boone was a character almost unique in American history, a man the very embodiment of pluck and energy, and one who knew neither fear nor the meaning of the word fail.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The history of this movement, and the history of the man who was its greatest leader, are as fascinating as the most exciting novel ever written.
a late time of life
From this reading For years he had his eye on the great green fields of Kentucky, and he resolved, in spite of the dangers from natural causes and from the Indians, to open up this territory to the hundreds of pioneers who had become tired of life along the eastern seacoast or close to it, and who wanted to go where they would be less under the rule of those English who were making themselves offensive at that time.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOYS OF THE FORT,” “WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS,” “WHEN SANTIAGO FELL,” “THE YOUNG BANDMASTER,” ETC.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading “WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER” relates the adventures of two youths who, with their families, go westward into what was at that time the wilderness of Kentucky, to join Daniel Boone in settling what has since become one of the richest and most prosperous of our States.
