300
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From this reading Martha's Vineyard is divided into three townships, viz. Edgar, Chilmark, and Tisbury; the number of inhabitants is computed at about 4000, 300 of which are Indians.
4000
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From this reading Martha's Vineyard is divided into three townships, viz. Edgar, Chilmark, and Tisbury; the number of inhabitants is computed at about 4000, 300 of which are Indians.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A good ferry is established between the Edgar Town, and Falmouth on the main, the distance being nine miles.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Those latter, which are six in number, are about nine miles distant from the Vineyard, and are all famous for excellent dairies.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Those latter, which are six in number, are about nine miles distant from the Vineyard, and are all famous for excellent dairies.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those latter, which are six in number, are about nine miles distant from the Vineyard, and are all famous for excellent dairies.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Martha's Vineyard is divided into three townships, viz. Edgar, Chilmark, and Tisbury; the number of inhabitants is computed at about 4000, 300 of which are Indians.
BaynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A good ferry is established between the Edgar Town, and Falmouth on the main, the distance being nine miles.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A good ferry is established between the Edgar Town, and Falmouth on the main, the distance being nine miles.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
Chilmark
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From this reading Martha's Vineyard is divided into three townships, viz. Edgar, Chilmark, and Tisbury; the number of inhabitants is computed at about 4000, 300 of which are Indians.
computedverbUS /kəmˈpjuːtəd/
past form of “compute” — make a mathematical calculation or computation
From this reading Martha's Vineyard is divided into three townships, viz. Edgar, Chilmark, and Tisbury; the number of inhabitants is computed at about 4000, 300 of which are Indians.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
CountynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
dairiesnounUS /ˈderiz/
plural of “dairy” — a farm where dairy products are produced
From this reading Those latter, which are six in number, are about nine miles distant from the Vineyard, and are all famous for excellent dairies.
DESCRIPTIONnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A good ferry is established between the Edgar Town, and Falmouth on the main, the distance being nine miles.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Those latter, which are six in number, are about nine miles distant from the Vineyard, and are all famous for excellent dairies.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Martha's Vineyard is divided into three townships, viz. Edgar, Chilmark, and Tisbury; the number of inhabitants is computed at about 4000, 300 of which are Indians.
Duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading A good ferry is established between the Edgar Town, and Falmouth on the main, the distance being nine miles.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
ElizabethnounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading A good ferry is established between the Edgar Town, and Falmouth on the main, the distance being nine miles.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Those latter, which are six in number, are about nine miles distant from the Vineyard, and are all famous for excellent dairies.
Falmouth
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From this reading A good ferry is established between the Edgar Town, and Falmouth on the main, the distance being nine miles.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Those latter, which are six in number, are about nine miles distant from the Vineyard, and are all famous for excellent dairies.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading A good ferry is established between the Edgar Town, and Falmouth on the main, the distance being nine miles.
FISHERYnounUS /ˈfɪʃəri/
a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those latter, which are six in number, are about nine miles distant from the Vineyard, and are all famous for excellent dairies.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A good ferry is established between the Edgar Town, and Falmouth on the main, the distance being nine miles.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Martha's Vineyard is divided into three townships, viz. Edgar, Chilmark, and Tisbury; the number of inhabitants is computed at about 4000, 300 of which are Indians.
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Martha's Vineyard is divided into three townships, viz. Edgar, Chilmark, and Tisbury; the number of inhabitants is computed at about 4000, 300 of which are Indians.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Martha's Vineyard is divided into three townships, viz. Edgar, Chilmark, and Tisbury; the number of inhabitants is computed at about 4000, 300 of which are Indians.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
ISLANDnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
IslandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Those latter, which are six in number, are about nine miles distant from the Vineyard, and are all famous for excellent dairies.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading A good ferry is established between the Edgar Town, and Falmouth on the main, the distance being nine miles.
MARTHA'S
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From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Those latter, which are six in number, are about nine miles distant from the Vineyard, and are all famous for excellent dairies.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A good ferry is established between the Edgar Town, and Falmouth on the main, the distance being nine miles.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Those latter, which are six in number, are about nine miles distant from the Vineyard, and are all famous for excellent dairies.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those latter, which are six in number, are about nine miles distant from the Vineyard, and are all famous for excellent dairies.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Martha's Vineyard is divided into three townships, viz. Edgar, Chilmark, and Tisbury; the number of inhabitants is computed at about 4000, 300 of which are Indians.
Tisbury
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From this reading Martha's Vineyard is divided into three townships, viz. Edgar, Chilmark, and Tisbury; the number of inhabitants is computed at about 4000, 300 of which are Indians.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
TownnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A good ferry is established between the Edgar Town, and Falmouth on the main, the distance being nine miles.
townshipsnounUS /ˈtaʊnʃɪps/
plural of “township” — an administrative division of a county
From this reading Martha's Vineyard is divided into three townships, viz. Edgar, Chilmark, and Tisbury; the number of inhabitants is computed at about 4000, 300 of which are Indians.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
VINEYARDnounUS /ˈvɪnjərd/
a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
viz
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From this reading Martha's Vineyard is divided into three townships, viz. Edgar, Chilmark, and Tisbury; the number of inhabitants is computed at about 4000, 300 of which are Indians.
WHALEnounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD; AND OF THE WHALE FISHERY This island is twenty miles in length, and from seven to eight miles in breadth.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Those latter, which are six in number, are about nine miles distant from the Vineyard, and are all famous for excellent dairies.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It lies nine miles from the continent, and with the Elizabeth Islands forms one of the counties of Massachusetts Bay, known by the name of Duke's County.
