Eastland

[ eest-luhnd ]

/ ˈist lənd /

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James O(liver), 1904–86, U.S. politician: senator 1941, 1943–78.

QUIZZES

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Question 1 of 12

On the farm, the feed for chicks is significantly different from the roosters’; ______ not even comparable.

This country called Eastland is very extensive, and there are in it many towns, and in every town is a king.
The Discovery of Muscovy|Richard Hakluyt
At last the woman left the man and began to walk away toward the Sunland, the Eastland.
Myths and Legends of the Great Plains|Unknown
Their sun father disappeared as soon as they were born, going to the far Eastland.
Algonquin Indian Tales|Egerton R. Young
Captain Eastland behaved with the most patriotic dignity; he desired that his country should not particularly avenge his death.
The War Trail|Mayne Reid

Mr. Eastland has died, and Dean is alone, and so I have sent for him to come and live with me.
Bobs, a Girl Detective|Grace May North