used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
anew
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
Alice
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From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
(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 They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading In one thing alone the villain Penne spoke the truth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
Barnaby
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From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
Eykin
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From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
a social unit living together
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
God-fearingadjective
deeply religious
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
the act of departing
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one thing alone the villain Penne spoke the truth.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
livelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/
the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
martyrsnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərz/
plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
molestedverbUS /məˈlestɪd/
past form of “molest” — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
not any; not one
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
something you have to do
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one thing alone the villain Penne spoke the truth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
Pennenoun
pasta in short tubes with diagonally cut ends
From this reading In one thing alone the villain Penne spoke the truth.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
express in words
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading In one thing alone the villain Penne spoke the truth.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
sticklers
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From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
surpassverbUS /sərˈpæs/
distinguish oneself
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In one thing alone the villain Penne spoke the truth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
a special situation
From this reading In one thing alone the villain Penne spoke the truth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
in the direction of
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
transgressors
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From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In one thing alone the villain Penne spoke the truth.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading In one thing alone the villain Penne spoke the truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Eykin family of Boston (I say again of New England) was one of the most considerable in the place--great sticklers for freedom and for religion (but, indeed, it is a most God-fearing town, and severe towards transgressors).
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
accept gladly
From this reading They generously furnished us all with apparel becoming our station, and with money for our daily occasions; they approved of our going with Barnaby; but, in the event of our finding no welcome or means of a livelihood at home, and if Alice should be molested by her husband, they engaged us to return to New England.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
belonging to which person
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They received us with so much kindness that nothing could surpass it; we were treated as Christian martyrs at the least, and towards Alice, of whose cruel lot they had heard from Barnaby, they showed (but that no one could help) an affection quite uncommon.
