used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
anew
From this reading His neighbors elected him again and again to the House of Burgesses of the colony--a body much like one of our State Legislatures.
(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 Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When he first took his seat in the House, the Speaker was directed to thank him, in the name of the people, for his great services as an officer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His neighbors elected him again and again to the House of Burgesses of the colony--a body much like one of our State Legislatures.
Burgesses
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From this reading His neighbors elected him again and again to the House of Burgesses of the colony--a body much like one of our State Legislatures.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading His neighbors elected him again and again to the House of Burgesses of the colony--a body much like one of our State Legislatures.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
Custis
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From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading When he first took his seat in the House, the Speaker was directed to thank him, in the name of the people, for his great services as an officer.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading His neighbors elected him again and again to the House of Burgesses of the colony--a body much like one of our State Legislatures.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When he first took his seat in the House, the Speaker was directed to thank him, in the name of the people, for his great services as an officer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When he first took his seat in the House, the Speaker was directed to thank him, in the name of the people, for his great services as an officer.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading This the Speaker did in glowing terms, quite unexpectedly to Washington.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When he first took his seat in the House, the Speaker was directed to thank him, in the name of the people, for his great services as an officer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His neighbors elected him again and again to the House of Burgesses of the colony--a body much like one of our State Legislatures.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His neighbors elected him again and again to the House of Burgesses of the colony--a body much like one of our State Legislatures.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
LegislaturesnounUS /ˈledʒɪsleɪtʃərz/
plural of “legislature” — persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading His neighbors elected him again and again to the House of Burgesses of the colony--a body much like one of our State Legislatures.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His neighbors elected him again and again to the House of Burgesses of the colony--a body much like one of our State Legislatures.
engage in
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
joined in matrimony
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
Martha
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From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
attach to a support
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His neighbors elected him again and again to the House of Burgesses of the colony--a body much like one of our State Legislatures.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When he first took his seat in the House, the Speaker was directed to thank him, in the name of the people, for his great services as an officer.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading His neighbors elected him again and again to the House of Burgesses of the colony--a body much like one of our State Legislatures.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading When he first took his seat in the House, the Speaker was directed to thank him, in the name of the people, for his great services as an officer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His neighbors elected him again and again to the House of Burgesses of the colony--a body much like one of our State Legislatures.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading His neighbors elected him again and again to the House of Burgesses of the colony--a body much like one of our State Legislatures.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When he first took his seat in the House, the Speaker was directed to thank him, in the name of the people, for his great services as an officer.
planter's
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From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This the Speaker did in glowing terms, quite unexpectedly to Washington.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading When he first took his seat in the House, the Speaker was directed to thank him, in the name of the people, for his great services as an officer.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading When he first took his seat in the House, the Speaker was directed to thank him, in the name of the people, for his great services as an officer.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
SpeakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading When he first took his seat in the House, the Speaker was directed to thank him, in the name of the people, for his great services as an officer.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His neighbors elected him again and again to the House of Burgesses of the colony--a body much like one of our State Legislatures.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading This the Speaker did in glowing terms, quite unexpectedly to Washington.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading When he first took his seat in the House, the Speaker was directed to thank him, in the name of the people, for his great services as an officer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This the Speaker did in glowing terms, quite unexpectedly to Washington.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When he first took his seat in the House, the Speaker was directed to thank him, in the name of the people, for his great services as an officer.
twenty-seventhadjective
coming next after the twenty-sixth in position
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading This the Speaker did in glowing terms, quite unexpectedly to Washington.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
Vernon
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From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
precisely as stated
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
look attentively
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
at the time that
From this reading When he first took his seat in the House, the Speaker was directed to thank him, in the name of the people, for his great services as an officer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading After the close of the French and Indian war, Washington, then in his twenty-seventh year, married Mrs. Martha Custis, and settled down to a Virginia planter's life at Mount Vernon.
but in spite of that
From this reading Here he did not talk much, but he kept close watch of matters, and knew, as nearly as he could, all the facts that were needed to make up his mind, so that he had a good deal of weight with other members, and yet was very modest.
