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From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
(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 Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
apostolicadjectiveUS /ˌæpəˈstɔːlɪk/
of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
discordantadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɔːrdənt/
not in agreement or harmony
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
equalsnounUS /ˈiːkwəlz/
plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
Fletcher's
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From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
inferiors
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From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
judgmentsnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/
plural of “judgment” — an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
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 The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
social deportment
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
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 Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
the force of workers available
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
used to form the superlative
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
New-England
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From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
not any; not one
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
piquedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
Roger
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From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
express in words
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
shutsverbUS /ʃʌts/
third-person singular of “shut” — move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
SovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Like many other men of an ardent temperament and disinterested love of his species, Mr. Fletcher was disappointed at the slow operation of principles which, however efficient and excellent in the abstract, were to be applied to various and discordant subjects.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
at the time that
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The magnitude of the enterprise in which the first settlers of New-England were engaged, the terrific obstacles they encountered, and the hardships they endured, gave to their characters a seriousness and solemnity, heightened, it may be, by the severity of their religious faith.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading {15} “For the temper of the brain in quick apprehensions and acute judgments, to say no more, the most High and Sovereign God hath not made the Indian inferior to the European.”--Roger Williams.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The first probably thought that the apostolic principle of community of goods at least extended to opinions and feelings; and the second always fancy, when a man shuts the door of his lips, that there must be some secret worth knowing within.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Where all were serious, the melancholy of an individual was not conspicuous; and Mr. Fletcher’s sadness would probably have passed unnoticed but for the reserve of his manners, which piqued the pride of his equals, and provoked the curiosity of his inferiors.
