used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW HOME.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading All would be sold by private tender, unless any objection were made against the proposed purchaser.
(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 All would be sold by private tender, unless any objection were made against the proposed purchaser.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All would be sold by private tender, unless any objection were made against the proposed purchaser.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
a state at a particular time
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
recognizable; marked
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
HarbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A NEW HOME.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
immediately past
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All would be sold by private tender, unless any objection were made against the proposed purchaser.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
a person who carries a message
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW HOME.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading All would be sold by private tender, unless any objection were made against the proposed purchaser.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
OspreynounUS /ˈɔːspri/
large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading All would be sold by private tender, unless any objection were made against the proposed purchaser.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading All would be sold by private tender, unless any objection were made against the proposed purchaser.
purchasernounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/
a person who buys
From this reading All would be sold by private tender, unless any objection were made against the proposed purchaser.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
and nothing more
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading All would be sold by private tender, unless any objection were made against the proposed purchaser.
in the near future
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading All would be sold by private tender, unless any objection were made against the proposed purchaser.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
town-crier
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From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
except if; if not
From this reading All would be sold by private tender, unless any objection were made against the proposed purchaser.
nonexistent
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading By this messenger, notice was sent to the town-crier, that any one wanting male or female servants could get their wants supplied at the Osprey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All would be sold by private tender, unless any objection were made against the proposed purchaser.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
in or at the place that
From this reading This last condition was simply a formality, as a rule; but Sister Martin had decided that it need not be thus, where a man was known to be harsh in his treatment of his slaves.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading AS soon as Boston Harbour was reached, a boat was seen approaching, to ascertain what cargo the Osprey carried, and whether she had any slaves for sale.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All would be sold by private tender, unless any objection were made against the proposed purchaser.
