1811
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From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
(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 I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
AuditnounUS /ˈɔːdɪt/
an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading There had been a wedding that day, and I should have been there, but none were invited save only family friends, owing to times being so bad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
beavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been a wedding that day, and I should have been there, but none were invited save only family friends, owing to times being so bad.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There had been a wedding that day, and I should have been there, but none were invited save only family friends, owing to times being so bad.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
clothing in general
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
DartmouthnounUS /ˈdɑːrtməθ/
a college in New Hampshire
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There had been a wedding that day, and I should have been there, but none were invited save only family friends, owing to times being so bad.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
doffverbUS /dɔːf/
remove
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
at any time
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
a social unit living together
From this reading There had been a wedding that day, and I should have been there, but none were invited save only family friends, owing to times being so bad.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
flusterverbUS /ˈflʌstər/
be flustered; behave in a confused manner
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There had been a wedding that day, and I should have been there, but none were invited save only family friends, owing to times being so bad.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
death of a person
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
Hard-bedders
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From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There had been a wedding that day, and I should have been there, but none were invited save only family friends, owing to times being so bad.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading There had been a wedding that day, and I should have been there, but none were invited save only family friends, owing to times being so bad.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
Meeke
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From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
not any; not one
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
not one, and not any
From this reading There had been a wedding that day, and I should have been there, but none were invited save only family friends, owing to times being so bad.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
many times at short intervals
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
and nothing more
From this reading There had been a wedding that day, and I should have been there, but none were invited save only family friends, owing to times being so bad.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading There had been a wedding that day, and I should have been there, but none were invited save only family friends, owing to times being so bad.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
To recall to mind.
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
except for; apart from
From this reading There had been a wedding that day, and I should have been there, but none were invited save only family friends, owing to times being so bad.
express in words
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
an educational institution
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
Slaithwaite
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From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been a wedding that day, and I should have been there, but none were invited save only family friends, owing to times being so bad.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So to the dinner I went in great state and no little fluster, having donned my Sunday clothes, and showing as fine a leg (though I say it that should not) as ever passed Slaithwaite Church.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There had been a wedding that day, and I should have been there, but none were invited save only family friends, owing to times being so bad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT WAS not often my father missed the Audit Dinner at the Dartmouth Arms, but for some reason I do not remember, he could not go to the November Audit of 1811.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading There had been a wedding that day, and I should have been there, but none were invited save only family friends, owing to times being so bad.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There had been a wedding that day, and I should have been there, but none were invited save only family friends, owing to times being so bad.
in or at the place that
From this reading I went by the churchyard corner where old Mr. Meeke rested in his grave, and I did not fail to doff my beaver, for was I not taught all I ever knew at the Free School, founded by Mr. Meeke, and I was, too, ever a lover of the Church, though we had joined the Hard-bedders.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So I went in his place, as was but my due, seeing that in the course of time and nature the homestead would be mine, and I tenant to my lord in my father's stead.
