1620
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From this reading A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This story is like those we hear of our neighbours to-day: it is a mixture of fact and fancy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
Billington
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From this reading For instance, John Billington was lost for five days and died early, but not as early as in the story.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For instance, John Billington was lost for five days and died early, but not as early as in the story.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
ColonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For instance, John Billington was lost for five days and died early, but not as early as in the story.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading For instance, John Billington was lost for five days and died early, but not as early as in the story.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading For instance, John Billington was lost for five days and died early, but not as early as in the story.
ETC
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From this reading A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
divisible by two
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This story is like those we hear of our neighbours to-day: it is a mixture of fact and fancy.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading This story is like those we hear of our neighbours to-day: it is a mixture of fact and fancy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading For instance, John Billington was lost for five days and died early, but not as early as in the story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance, John Billington was lost for five days and died early, but not as early as in the story.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading This story is like those we hear of our neighbours to-day: it is a mixture of fact and fancy.
HOLLYHOCKnounUS /ˈhɑːlihɑːk/
any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
From this reading A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, John Billington was lost for five days and died early, but not as early as in the story.
inventingverbUS /ˌɪnˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This story is like those we hear of our neighbours to-day: it is a mixture of fact and fancy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This story is like those we hear of our neighbours to-day: it is a mixture of fact and fancy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading For instance, John Billington was lost for five days and died early, but not as early as in the story.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This story is like those we hear of our neighbours to-day: it is a mixture of fact and fancy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading For instance, John Billington was lost for five days and died early, but not as early as in the story.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading This story is like those we hear of our neighbours to-day: it is a mixture of fact and fancy.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading This story is like those we hear of our neighbours to-day: it is a mixture of fact and fancy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For instance, John Billington was lost for five days and died early, but not as early as in the story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This story is like those we hear of our neighbours to-day: it is a mixture of fact and fancy.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
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 A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
story'snounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
possessive form of “story” — 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 Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
SYLVIA
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From this reading A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 _A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620_ AUTHOR OF "CAPTAIN SYLVIA," "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "THE LITTLE GREY HOUSE," "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE," ETC.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This story is like those we hear of our neighbours to-day: it is a mixture of fact and fancy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This story is like those we hear of our neighbours to-day: it is a mixture of fact and fancy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
to-day
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From this reading This story is like those we hear of our neighbours to-day: it is a mixture of fact and fancy.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
being of use or service
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This story is like those we hear of our neighbours to-day: it is a mixture of fact and fancy.
at the time that
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Actual events have been transferred from a later to an earlier year when they could be made useful, to bring them within the story's compass, and to develop it.
a late time of life
From this reading The aim in telling it has been to present Plymouth Colony as it was in its first three years of existence; to keep to possibilities, even while inventing incidents.
