Chapter III

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From this reading {34} “But ah! who can deceive his destiny, Or ween by warning to avoid his fate?”

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

having companions or an escort

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

highly skilled

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

how long something has existed

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

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From this reading {34} “But ah! who can deceive his destiny, Or ween by warning to avoid his fate?”

(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 On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading {34} “But ah! who can deceive his destiny, Or ween by warning to avoid his fate?”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading {34} “But ah! who can deceive his destiny, Or ween by warning to avoid his fate?”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading {34} “But ah! who can deceive his destiny, Or ween by warning to avoid his fate?”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading {34} “But ah! who can deceive his destiny, Or ween by warning to avoid his fate?”

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From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading {34} “But ah! who can deceive his destiny, Or ween by warning to avoid his fate?”

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading {34} “But ah! who can deceive his destiny, Or ween by warning to avoid his fate?”

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

divisible by two

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Fairy Queen.

a social unit living together

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading {34} “But ah! who can deceive his destiny, Or ween by warning to avoid his fate?”

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

disposed to please

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

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From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading {34} “But ah! who can deceive his destiny, Or ween by warning to avoid his fate?”

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

immediately past

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

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 His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading {34} “But ah! who can deceive his destiny, Or ween by warning to avoid his fate?”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Fairy Queen.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

having or showing or requiring special skill

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading {34} “But ah! who can deceive his destiny, Or ween by warning to avoid his fate?”

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

a message informing of danger

From this reading {34} “But ah! who can deceive his destiny, Or ween by warning to avoid his fate?”

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

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From this reading {34} “But ah! who can deceive his destiny, Or ween by warning to avoid his fate?”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His wards were accompanied by two individuals, who were now, with them, to become permanent members of his family: Mrs. Grafton, the sister of their father, and one Master Cradock, a scholar “skilled in the tongues,” who attended them as their tutor.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

which person or people

From this reading {34} “But ah! who can deceive his destiny, Or ween by warning to avoid his fate?”

belonging to which person

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the following morning Mr. Fletcher set out for Boston, and, escaping all perils by flood and field, arrived there at the expiration of nine days, having accomplished the journey, now the affair of a single day, with unusual expedition.

women as distinguished from men

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mrs. Grafton was a widow, far on the shady side of fifty; though, as that was a subject to which she never alluded, she probably regarded age with the feelings ascribed to her sex, that being the last quality for which womankind would wish to be honoured, as is said by one whose satire is so good-humoured that even its truth may be endured.