1804
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From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
1842
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From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
1846
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From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
1864
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From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On the other hand, he lived far longer in Salem--all but twelve out of his first forty-six years--and he belonged to the town of his heritage both far more and far less.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading What the town was by tradition and what it had become through Emerson's influence made it the most congenial spot in America for Hawthorne.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
any thing at all
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading What the town was by tradition and what it had become through Emerson's influence made it the most congenial spot in America for Hawthorne.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading On the other hand, he lived far longer in Salem--all but twelve out of his first forty-six years--and he belonged to the town of his heritage both far more and far less.
the two together, not just one
From this reading On the other hand, he lived far longer in Salem--all but twelve out of his first forty-six years--and he belonged to the town of his heritage both far more and far less.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What the town was by tradition and what it had become through Emerson's influence made it the most congenial spot in America for Hawthorne.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
ConcordnounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrd/
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading What the town was by tradition and what it had become through Emerson's influence made it the most congenial spot in America for Hawthorne.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
Emerson'snounUS /ˈemərsənz/
possessive form of “emerson” — United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading What the town was by tradition and what it had become through Emerson's influence made it the most congenial spot in America for Hawthorne.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading On the other hand, he lived far longer in Salem--all but twelve out of his first forty-six years--and he belonged to the town of his heritage both far more and far less.
figurativeadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərətɪv/
(used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
forty-sixadjective
being six more than forty
From this reading On the other hand, he lived far longer in Salem--all but twelve out of his first forty-six years--and he belonged to the town of his heritage both far more and far less.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What the town was by tradition and what it had become through Emerson's influence made it the most congenial spot in America for Hawthorne.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, he lived far longer in Salem--all but twelve out of his first forty-six years--and he belonged to the town of his heritage both far more and far less.
HAWTHORNEnounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
heritagenounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading On the other hand, he lived far longer in Salem--all but twelve out of his first forty-six years--and he belonged to the town of his heritage both far more and far less.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading What the town was by tradition and what it had become through Emerson's influence made it the most congenial spot in America for Hawthorne.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading On the other hand, he lived far longer in Salem--all but twelve out of his first forty-six years--and he belonged to the town of his heritage both far more and far less.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
literaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərəl/
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
for more time
From this reading On the other hand, he lived far longer in Salem--all but twelve out of his first forty-six years--and he belonged to the town of his heritage both far more and far less.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the other hand, he lived far longer in Salem--all but twelve out of his first forty-six years--and he belonged to the town of his heritage both far more and far less.
used to form the superlative
From this reading What the town was by tradition and what it had become through Emerson's influence made it the most congenial spot in America for Hawthorne.
NATHANIEL
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From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, he lived far longer in Salem--all but twelve out of his first forty-six years--and he belonged to the town of his heritage both far more and far less.
and nothing more
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, he lived far longer in Salem--all but twelve out of his first forty-six years--and he belonged to the town of his heritage both far more and far less.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the other hand, he lived far longer in Salem--all but twelve out of his first forty-six years--and he belonged to the town of his heritage both far more and far less.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading On the other hand, he lived far longer in Salem--all but twelve out of his first forty-six years--and he belonged to the town of his heritage both far more and far less.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading What the town was by tradition and what it had become through Emerson's influence made it the most congenial spot in America for Hawthorne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading What the town was by tradition and what it had become through Emerson's influence made it the most congenial spot in America for Hawthorne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading What the town was by tradition and what it had become through Emerson's influence made it the most congenial spot in America for Hawthorne.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading On the other hand, he lived far longer in Salem--all but twelve out of his first forty-six years--and he belonged to the town of his heritage both far more and far less.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What the town was by tradition and what it had become through Emerson's influence made it the most congenial spot in America for Hawthorne.
in or to any place at all
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
which person or people
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE The thought of Hawthorne (1804-1864) as a member of the "Concord group" should be made with a mental reservation.
a late time of life
From this reading He did not belong to Concord in any literal or figurative sense, he was not an intimate of those who did, he lived there for only seven years at two different periods in his career, and, wherever he lived, he was in thought and conduct anything but a group man.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he was a resident there for the first three years after his marriage (1842-1846), and he developed enough of a liking for the town to return to it for the closing four years of his life.
