1776
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From this reading The year was 1776, and the day was one of lasting memory at Dorminghurst.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
(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 When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The year was 1776, and the day was one of lasting memory at Dorminghurst.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The year was 1776, and the day was one of lasting memory at Dorminghurst.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading Dr. Greydon had invited Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to Dorminghurst to spend a Sunday during the deliberations of the Continental Congress.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Dr. Greydon had invited Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to Dorminghurst to spend a Sunday during the deliberations of the Continental Congress.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading Dr. Greydon had invited Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to Dorminghurst to spend a Sunday during the deliberations of the Continental Congress.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
deliberationsnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “deliberation” — (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading Dr. Greydon had invited Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to Dorminghurst to spend a Sunday during the deliberations of the Continental Congress.
delicaciesnounUS /ˈdelɪkəsiz/
plural of “delicacy” — the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
Dorminghurst
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From this reading The year was 1776, and the day was one of lasting memory at Dorminghurst.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Greydon had invited Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to Dorminghurst to spend a Sunday during the deliberations of the Continental Congress.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Dr. Greydon had invited Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to Dorminghurst to spend a Sunday during the deliberations of the Continental Congress.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Dr. Greydon had invited Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to Dorminghurst to spend a Sunday during the deliberations of the Continental Congress.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
Greydon
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From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
Greydons
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From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Greydon had invited Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to Dorminghurst to spend a Sunday during the deliberations of the Continental Congress.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Dr. Greydon had invited Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to Dorminghurst to spend a Sunday during the deliberations of the Continental Congress.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading Dr. Greydon had invited Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to Dorminghurst to spend a Sunday during the deliberations of the Continental Congress.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The year was 1776, and the day was one of lasting memory at Dorminghurst.
the act of departing
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The year was 1776, and the day was one of lasting memory at Dorminghurst.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The year was 1776, and the day was one of lasting memory at Dorminghurst.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
ponderverbUS /ˈpɑːndər/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
the act of searching for something
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
Segwuna
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From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Dr. Greydon had invited Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to Dorminghurst to spend a Sunday during the deliberations of the Continental Congress.
strawberriesnounUS /ˈstrɔːberiz/
plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Dr. Greydon had invited Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to Dorminghurst to spend a Sunday during the deliberations of the Continental Congress.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Dr. Greydon had invited Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to Dorminghurst to spend a Sunday during the deliberations of the Continental Congress.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr. Greydon had invited Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to Dorminghurst to spend a Sunday during the deliberations of the Continental Congress.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The year was 1776, and the day was one of lasting memory at Dorminghurst.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
at the time that
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
Wingohocking
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From this reading “Segwuna, Segwuna, here are the berries,” sang out the sweet voice of Mollie Greydon, on a balmy June day, as two girls were seeking wild strawberries on the banks of the Wingohocking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When distinguished guests were to grace the home of the Greydons frequently Miss Mollie was busy for days providing the table with all the delicacies of the season, and leaving nothing undone for the comfort of her father’s friends.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The change and rest in the country would give these earnest workers the time in which to ponder over their labors and to consult as to measures that Congress ought to adopt.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The year was 1776, and the day was one of lasting memory at Dorminghurst.
