Chapter XI

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From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

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From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

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

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

(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 The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

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

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

being of questionable authenticity

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

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

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

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From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

show off

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The governor’s house stood in the main street (Washington-street), on the ground now occupied by “South Row.”

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

deeply religious

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

plural of “disorder” — a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

the quality of being sharp and clear

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

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From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

divisible by two

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

the head of a state government

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading The governor’s house stood in the main street (Washington-street), on the ground now occupied by “South Row.”

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The governor’s house stood in the main street (Washington-street), on the ground now occupied by “South Row.”

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

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

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

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

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

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The governor’s house stood in the main street (Washington-street), on the ground now occupied by “South Row.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

reproduce someone's behavior or looks

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

impossible to measure

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

getting higher or more vigorous

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

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

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

a detailed list of all the items in stock

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

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From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

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From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

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From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

most important element

From this reading The governor’s house stood in the main street (Washington-street), on the ground now occupied by “South Row.”

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

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From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

the force of workers available

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

in minute detail

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

used to form the superlative

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

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From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

not any; not one

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

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

From this reading The governor’s house stood in the main street (Washington-street), on the ground now occupied by “South Row.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The governor’s house stood in the main street (Washington-street), on the ground now occupied by “South Row.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The governor’s house stood in the main street (Washington-street), on the ground now occupied by “South Row.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

Greek biographer who wrote Parallel Lives (46?-120 AD)

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The governor’s house stood in the main street (Washington-street), on the ground now occupied by “South Row.”

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

a man salesperson

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

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

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The governor’s house stood in the main street (Washington-street), on the ground now occupied by “South Row.”

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The governor’s house stood in the main street (Washington-street), on the ground now occupied by “South Row.”

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The governor’s house stood in the main street (Washington-street), on the ground now occupied by “South Row.”

express in words

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

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

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading In obedience to this necessity, we offer the following detailed description {211} of the internal economy of a Pilgrim mansion, not on any apocryphal authority, but quoted from an authentic record of the times.

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

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

an old word for “to”

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

interest and variety and intensity

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

a rod used by a magician or water diviner

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

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

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.

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From this reading The governor’s house stood in the main street (Washington-street), on the ground now occupied by “South Row.”

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

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

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

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From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

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From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

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

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

which person or people

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

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

From this reading {210} “Our New-England shall tell and _boast_ of her _Winthrop_, a _lawgiver_ as patient as _Lycurgus_, but not admitting any of _his_ criminal disorders; as devout as Numa, but not liable to any of _his_ heathenish madnesses; a governor in whom the excellences of _Christianity_ made a most improving addition unto the _virtues_, wherein, even without _those_, he would have made a _parallel_ for the great men of _Greece_ or of _Rome_, which the pen of a _Plutarch_ has eternized.”--Cotton Mather.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading The mighty master of fiction has but to wave his wand to present the past to his readers with all the vividness and distinctness of the present; but we, who follow him at an immeasurable distance--we, who have no magician’s enchantments, wherewith we can imitate the miracles wrought by the rod of the prophet--we must betake ourselves to the compass and the rule, and set forth our description as minutely and exactly as if we were making out an inventory for a salesman.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading There was a little court in front of it; on one side a fine garden; on the other a beautiful lawn, or, as it was called, “green,” extending to the corner on which the “Old South” (Church) now stands, and an ample yard and offices in the rear.