used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading From far and near they come, filling the cars with merry family parties, who chatter away of anticipated pleasures to be found in the old home.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From far and near they come, filling the cars with merry family parties, who chatter away of anticipated pleasures to be found in the old home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From far and near they come, filling the cars with merry family parties, who chatter away of anticipated pleasures to be found in the old home.
BradfordnounUS /ˈbrædfərd/
United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading From far and near they come, filling the cars with merry family parties, who chatter away of anticipated pleasures to be found in the old home.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading The pleasant New England custom of the gathering together of families to celebrate Thanksgiving is now observed in most of our States.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading From far and near they come, filling the cars with merry family parties, who chatter away of anticipated pleasures to be found in the old home.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
convertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvərts/
plural of “convert” — a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The pleasant New England custom of the gathering together of families to celebrate Thanksgiving is now observed in most of our States.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The pleasant New England custom of the gathering together of families to celebrate Thanksgiving is now observed in most of our States.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The pleasant New England custom of the gathering together of families to celebrate Thanksgiving is now observed in most of our States.
a social unit living together
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading From far and near they come, filling the cars with merry family parties, who chatter away of anticipated pleasures to be found in the old home.
far-away
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From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
FathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading From far and near they come, filling the cars with merry family parties, who chatter away of anticipated pleasures to be found in the old home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
set up or found
From this reading From far and near they come, filling the cars with merry family parties, who chatter away of anticipated pleasures to be found in the old home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The pleasant New England custom of the gathering together of families to celebrate Thanksgiving is now observed in most of our States.
the head of a state government
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading From far and near they come, filling the cars with merry family parties, who chatter away of anticipated pleasures to be found in the old home.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
IndependencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
InstitutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/
past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pleasant New England custom of the gathering together of families to celebrate Thanksgiving is now observed in most of our States.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
meeting-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading From far and near they come, filling the cars with merry family parties, who chatter away of anticipated pleasures to be found in the old home.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The pleasant New England custom of the gathering together of families to celebrate Thanksgiving is now observed in most of our States.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading From far and near they come, filling the cars with merry family parties, who chatter away of anticipated pleasures to be found in the old home.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The pleasant New England custom of the gathering together of families to celebrate Thanksgiving is now observed in most of our States.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The pleasant New England custom of the gathering together of families to celebrate Thanksgiving is now observed in most of our States.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading From far and near they come, filling the cars with merry family parties, who chatter away of anticipated pleasures to be found in the old home.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
PagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading From far and near they come, filling the cars with merry family parties, who chatter away of anticipated pleasures to be found in the old home.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The pleasant New England custom of the gathering together of families to celebrate Thanksgiving is now observed in most of our States.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading From far and near they come, filling the cars with merry family parties, who chatter away of anticipated pleasures to be found in the old home.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
privationnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
PuritansnounUS /ˈpjʊrətənz/
plural of “puritan” — a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The pleasant New England custom of the gathering together of families to celebrate Thanksgiving is now observed in most of our States.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
THANKSGIVINGnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading THANKSGIVING.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From far and near they come, filling the cars with merry family parties, who chatter away of anticipated pleasures to be found in the old home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The pleasant New England custom of the gathering together of families to celebrate Thanksgiving is now observed in most of our States.
a just detectable amount
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading NOT to Pagan ancestors in far-away countries, but to our own Pilgrim Fathers do we trace the origin of Thanksgiving Day—as purely American as our Independence Day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
at the time that
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
which person or people
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Instituted by William Bradford, the Governor of Plymouth, and first observed by the Puritans, who, suffering from hunger and privation, were truly thankful when the first harvest brought them the means of support for the approaching winter, it has come to us as “the religious and social festival that converts every family mansion into a family meeting-house.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading From far and near they come, filling the cars with merry family parties, who chatter away of anticipated pleasures to be found in the old home.
