used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a great deal said about the fatality of the wind of Boston Bay.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is a great deal said about the fatality of the wind of Boston Bay.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
in the past
From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading There is a great deal said about the fatality of the wind of Boston Bay.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading There is a great deal said about the fatality of the wind of Boston Bay.
BostoniannounUS /ˌbɔːˈstoʊniən/
a native or resident of Boston
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
climenoun
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
climesnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “clime” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
cradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There is a great deal said about the fatality of the wind of Boston Bay.
dreadsnounUS /dredz/
plural of “dread” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
fatalitynounUS /fəˈtælɪti/
a death resulting from an accident or a disaster
From this reading There is a great deal said about the fatality of the wind of Boston Bay.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The Flight of Reverend Selkirk.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There is a great deal said about the fatality of the wind of Boston Bay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
Hiland
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From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a great deal said about the fatality of the wind of Boston Bay.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
ministerialadjectiveUS /ˌmɪnɪˈstiːriəl/
of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Flight of Reverend Selkirk.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
re-enforce
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From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The Flight of Reverend Selkirk.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There is a great deal said about the fatality of the wind of Boston Bay.
try to get or reach
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
SelkirknounUS /ˈselkərk/
Scottish sailor who was put ashore on a deserted island off the coast of Chile for five years (providing the basis for Daniel Defoe's novel about Robinson Crusoe) (1676-1721)
From this reading The Flight of Reverend Selkirk.
Silkirk
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From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
Silkirk's
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From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
that is looked for
From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
South-bound
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From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Flight of Reverend Selkirk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a great deal said about the fatality of the wind of Boston Bay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
at the time that
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
which person or people
From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading There is a great deal said about the fatality of the wind of Boston Bay.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Even the native Bostonian dreads its icy touch, and when winter comes to re-enforce its intensity, as many as can, seek warmer climes.
wintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A few winters ago, among the many tourists who sought accommodations on a train South-bound were Rev. Hiland Silkirk, wife and two children.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
a late time of life
From this reading Rev. Silkirk's many years of ministerial work in the old cradle of liberty had somewhat told upon his health, and he felt that a few months or years in a warmer clime would result in the recovery of lost vigor.
