1792
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From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The “fire-lands” were not, as the casual reader would suppose, a tract of country blackened and rendered barren almost by the flames.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The “fire-lands” were not, as the casual reader would suppose, a tract of country blackened and rendered barren almost by the flames.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The “fire-lands” were not, as the casual reader would suppose, a tract of country blackened and rendered barren almost by the flames.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
aververbUS /ˈeɪvər/
report or maintain
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The “fire-lands” were not, as the casual reader would suppose, a tract of country blackened and rendered barren almost by the flames.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading The “fire-lands” were not, as the casual reader would suppose, a tract of country blackened and rendered barren almost by the flames.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The “fire-lands” were not, as the casual reader would suppose, a tract of country blackened and rendered barren almost by the flames.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading The “fire-lands” were not, as the casual reader would suppose, a tract of country blackened and rendered barren almost by the flames.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
compriseverbUS /kəmˈpraɪz/
be composed of
From this reading Erie, Huron, and a small part of Ottawa counties, comprise that portion of the Western Ohio Reserve known as the fire-lands.
ConnecticutnounUS /kəˈnetəkət/
a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Erie, Huron, and a small part of Ottawa counties, comprise that portion of the Western Ohio Reserve known as the fire-lands.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The “fire-lands” were not, as the casual reader would suppose, a tract of country blackened and rendered barren almost by the flames.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
donationnounUS /doʊˈneɪʃən/
a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/
plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
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 The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
ErienounUS /ˈɪri/
a member of an Iroquoian people formerly living on the south shore of Lake Erie in northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania and western New York
From this reading Erie, Huron, and a small part of Ottawa counties, comprise that portion of the Western Ohio Reserve known as the fire-lands.
divisible by two
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
Fairfield
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From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
fire-lands
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From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The “fire-lands” were not, as the casual reader would suppose, a tract of country blackened and rendered barren almost by the flames.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
ten 10s
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
HuronnounUS /ˈhjuːrɑːn/
the 2nd largest of the Great Lakes
From this reading Erie, Huron, and a small part of Ottawa counties, comprise that portion of the Western Ohio Reserve known as the fire-lands.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
illegaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈliːɡəl/
prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Erie, Huron, and a small part of Ottawa counties, comprise that portion of the Western Ohio Reserve known as the fire-lands.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
nailedverbUS /neɪld/
past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
not any; not one
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
Norwalk
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From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Erie, Huron, and a small part of Ottawa counties, comprise that portion of the Western Ohio Reserve known as the fire-lands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
OttawanounUS /ˈɑːtəwɑː/
a member of the Algonquian people of southern Ontario
From this reading Erie, Huron, and a small part of Ottawa counties, comprise that portion of the Western Ohio Reserve known as the fire-lands.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Erie, Huron, and a small part of Ottawa counties, comprise that portion of the Western Ohio Reserve known as the fire-lands.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
a full supply
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Erie, Huron, and a small part of Ottawa counties, comprise that portion of the Western Ohio Reserve known as the fire-lands.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
preparesverbUS /priˈperz/
third-person singular of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The “fire-lands” were not, as the casual reader would suppose, a tract of country blackened and rendered barren almost by the flames.
ReservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Erie, Huron, and a small part of Ottawa counties, comprise that portion of the Western Ohio Reserve known as the fire-lands.
RevolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Erie, Huron, and a small part of Ottawa counties, comprise that portion of the Western Ohio Reserve known as the fire-lands.
squatternounUS /ˈskwɑːtər/
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
starvelings
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From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
sufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
express a supposition
From this reading The “fire-lands” were not, as the casual reader would suppose, a tract of country blackened and rendered barren almost by the flames.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
teemed
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From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
to-day
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From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading The “fire-lands” were not, as the casual reader would suppose, a tract of country blackened and rendered barren almost by the flames.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The tract embraces five hundred thousand acres, and the term “fire-lands” originated from the circumstance of the State of Connecticut having granted these lands, in 1792, as a donation, to certain sufferers by fire occasioned by the English during the Revolutionary war, particularly at New London, Fairfield and Norwalk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
wateredadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərd/
(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The “fire-lands” were not, as the casual reader would suppose, a tract of country blackened and rendered barren almost by the flames.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Erie, Huron, and a small part of Ottawa counties, comprise that portion of the Western Ohio Reserve known as the fire-lands.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the contrary, their broad acres, well watered by majestic rivers, teemed with plenty, and even their _indolent_ farmer to-day finds no starvelings about his premises.
Wolf-Cap
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From this reading The reader has heard Wolf-Cap aver that he was not an illegal squatter on the fire-lands, and while he prepares to sustain the defiance nailed to his cabin door, let us inquire into the meaning of his declaration, and thereby, if possible, add to the interest of our story.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The “fire-lands” were not, as the casual reader would suppose, a tract of country blackened and rendered barren almost by the flames.
