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From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
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From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
abstainingverbUS /əbˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “abstain” — refrain from voting
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
speak to
From this reading Then Jimmy recited part of a highly patriotic address, beginning, "Give up the Union?
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast Mr. Anstice read the Declaration of Independence aloud, signatures and 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 After breakfast Mr. Anstice read the Declaration of Independence aloud, signatures and all.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading After breakfast Mr. Anstice read the Declaration of Independence aloud, signatures and all.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
Anstice
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From this reading After breakfast Mr. Anstice read the Declaration of Independence aloud, signatures and all.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Then Jimmy recited part of a highly patriotic address, beginning, "Give up the Union?
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After breakfast Mr. Anstice read the Declaration of Independence aloud, signatures and all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
DeclarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading After breakfast Mr. Anstice read the Declaration of Independence aloud, signatures and all.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
divisible by two
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
ExtractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH _Extract from the Journal of Miss Susan Standish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH _Extract from the Journal of Miss Susan Standish.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH _Extract from the Journal of Miss Susan Standish.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then Jimmy recited part of a highly patriotic address, beginning, "Give up the Union?
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH _Extract from the Journal of Miss Susan Standish.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Then Jimmy recited part of a highly patriotic address, beginning, "Give up the Union?
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
IndependencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading After breakfast Mr. Anstice read the Declaration of Independence aloud, signatures and all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Then Jimmy recited part of a highly patriotic address, beginning, "Give up the Union?
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH _Extract from the Journal of Miss Susan Standish.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
for more time
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
engage in
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH _Extract from the Journal of Miss Susan Standish.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After breakfast Mr. Anstice read the Declaration of Independence aloud, signatures and all.
Nepaug
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From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH _Extract from the Journal of Miss Susan Standish.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Then Jimmy recited part of a highly patriotic address, beginning, "Give up the Union?
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading Then Jimmy recited part of a highly patriotic address, beginning, "Give up the Union?
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading After breakfast Mr. Anstice read the Declaration of Independence aloud, signatures and all.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
recitedverbUS /rəˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading Then Jimmy recited part of a highly patriotic address, beginning, "Give up the Union?
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
self-imposedadjective
voluntarily assumed or endured
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
signaturesnounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃərz/
plural of “signature” — your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading After breakfast Mr. Anstice read the Declaration of Independence aloud, signatures and all.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
StandishnounUS /ˈstændɪʃ/
English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656)
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH _Extract from the Journal of Miss Susan Standish.
Susan
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From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH _Extract from the Journal of Miss Susan Standish.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH _Extract from the Journal of Miss Susan Standish.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Jimmy recited part of a highly patriotic address, beginning, "Give up the Union?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Then Jimmy recited part of a highly patriotic address, beginning, "Give up the Union?
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then Jimmy recited part of a highly patriotic address, beginning, "Give up the Union?
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It certainly is curious that this morning we rose an hour later, by way of compliment to our ancestors, who doubtless rose several hours earlier than usual on the day we celebrate, and certainly did a hard day's work.
which person or people
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Nepaug, July 4, 189-._ A holiday, for some reason or other, is always longer than other days, even for people like me who live a life of ease and comparative idleness, and who can make every day a holiday by abstaining from unnecessary and self-imposed work.
