Chapter VII

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

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly they made up a purse and paid the debts of them all!

(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 Accordingly they made up a purse and paid the debts of them all!

prior to a specified or implied time

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the form of “be” used with “I”

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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

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

From this reading Accordingly they made up a purse and paid the debts of them all!

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities

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third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

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

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

a youthful male person

From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

plural of “debtor” — a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading Accordingly they made up a purse and paid the debts of them all!

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading There was a general jail delivery of the poor debtors, for very joy.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

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with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

something many people believe that is false

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

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

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was a general jail delivery of the poor debtors, for very joy.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

brought together in one place

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

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

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the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

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From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

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From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

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

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

defying imitation; matchless

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

arousing or holding the attention

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moving to the inside of something

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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past form of “loan” — give temporarily; let have for a limited time

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for more time

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a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Accordingly they made up a purse and paid the debts of them all!

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

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used to form the superlative

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

impressive in appearance

From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

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in accommodation

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

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

From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Accordingly they made up a purse and paid the debts of them all!

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

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a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading Accordingly they made up a purse and paid the debts of them all!

an educational institution

From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

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get rid of

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

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consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

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the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

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

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Accordingly they made up a purse and paid the debts of them all!

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a general jail delivery of the poor debtors, for very joy.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

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

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

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

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inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

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From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Accordingly they made up a purse and paid the debts of them all!

precisely as stated

From this reading There was a general jail delivery of the poor debtors, for very joy.

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

From this reading There was a general jail delivery of the poor debtors, for very joy.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

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

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.

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

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belonging to which person

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in the company of; together with

From this reading Well: a Boston boy, of the old school, was a noble animal--how easily held by the heart-strings!--with how much difficulty, by the head or the tail!

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

From this reading It appears, by the journals of that day, from which most of these particulars are gathered, that our fathers--what inimitable, top-gallant fellows they were!--took a pleasant fancy into their heads, that these lamps would shed a brighter lustre, if the poor debtors, in jail, could join in the general joy, under LIBERTY TREE.