Chapter IX

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

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

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

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

(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 In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

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

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

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

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

subject to appointment

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

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

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading Burns.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

approval

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

to or in any or all places

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

immunity from an obligation or duty

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

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

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

prudence in avoiding waste

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

the head of a state government

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

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

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

plural of “housekeeper” — a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

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

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

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

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

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

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

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

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

kept in good condition

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

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

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

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

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

absolutely essential

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

not any; not one

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

negation of a word or group of words

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

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

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

according to the clock

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

a small storeroom for storing foods or wines

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

an amount of time

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

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

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

very bad

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

move stealthily

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

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

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

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

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

careful and diligent in the use of resources

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

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From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

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

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

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

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At the period of our history, twelve o’clock was the hour appointed for dinner: we believe in the mother-country--certainly in the colony then, as now, everywhere in the interior of our states, this natural division of time was maintained.

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

From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In order to explain what follows, it is necessary to state to our readers, that adjoining the parlour of Governor Winthrop’s mansion was that _sine qua non_ of all thrifty housekeepers, an ample pantry.

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

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From this reading Our magistrates did not then claim any exemption from the strict rules of simplicity and frugality that were imposed on the humble citizens, and Governor Winthrop’s meridian meal, though it might have been somewhat superior in other luxuries, had no more of the luxury of time bestowed on it than that of the honest artisans and tradesmen about him.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

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

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

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

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading {177} “Ye’re like to the timmer o’ yon rotten wood, Ye’re like to the bark o’ yon rotten tree, Ye’ll slip frae me like a knotless thread, And ye’ll crack your credit wi’ mae nor me.”