Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A bright, clear, cold Sabbath morning dawned.

(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 The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

being joined in close association

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

a structural member used to stiffen a framework

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A bright, clear, cold Sabbath morning dawned.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

persistent petty and unjustified criticism

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

rid of obstructions

From this reading A bright, clear, cold Sabbath morning dawned.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading A bright, clear, cold Sabbath morning dawned.

carefully weighed

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

the human act of creating

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

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From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading A bright, clear, cold Sabbath morning dawned.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

a social unit living together

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

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From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

held dear

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A bright, clear, cold Sabbath morning dawned.

feel sadness

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

not any; not one

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading A bright, clear, cold Sabbath morning dawned.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

work hard

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

at the time that

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

in or at the place that

From this reading Judea’s daughters mourn her blighted soil, Her dark-eyed sons in foreign regions toil, But Holy is the land where Jesus trod Sacred its soil, though desolate and sad.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

belonging to which person

From this reading Ministers, in those days, were both loved and reverenced; loved for themselves, and reverenced for their holy vocation, and, generally grew old among a people to whom they were attached by the strongest ties, whose interests were theirs, and whose children were considered their own.

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The smooth snow sparkled as if sprinkled with diamonds, and the bracing atmosphere seemed to infuse new life into creation.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The strict habits of our Puritan fathers, in regard to public worship, were not forgotten in the family of Mrs. Wilson, and, when, all meeting at their social evening conversation, many remarks were made upon the exercises of the day, no carping criticisms, no sarcastic observations were indulged in, or would have been permitted.