Detailed Synonyms for in the first place in English. in the first place: in the first place adv. in the first place in the first place; firstly; for a start; for one thing in the first place adv. firstly adv. for a start adj. for one thing adj. in the first place in the first place in the first place adv. 1  in the first place in the first place; firstly; for a start; for one thing  2  in the first place in the first place  3  in the first place â of primary import 4  1. in the first place â before now  1.
Enumclaw, WA, King County. Originally known as Stevensonville, Enumclaw is the gateway to such places as Mt. Rainier, Crystal Mountain, the King County Fairgrounds and much more. Enumclaw /ËiËnÉmklÉË/ (US dict: Äâ²Â·nÉmÂ·klÅ) is a city in King County, Washington, United States.
The name Enumclaw is derived from a Salish Native American term that translates as place of evil spirits, apparently referring to Enumclaw Mountain, located about 6 miles (9.7 km) to the north, and referring either to some evil incident that occurred there or to the frequent powerful windstorms that affect the region.n the 1950s Enumclaw Insurance Group greatly expanded its business and the home office became a major employer in the town. The company is an insurer doing business in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah. In 2005 the Enumclaw horse sex case occurred in a farm near Enumclaw, in unincorporated King County.