used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Uncle Rawson said he did hear something of it, and that Mr. Richardson had been sent for to pray against the mischief.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
for the reason that
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Uncle Rawson said he did hear something of it, and that Mr. Richardson had been sent for to pray against the mischief.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
exhale hard
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
Caleb
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From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Uncle Rawson said he did hear something of it, and that Mr. Richardson had been sent for to pray against the mischief.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
dolefullyadverb
with sadness; in a sorrowful manner
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
easterlyadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərli/
lying in or toward the east
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
a social unit living together
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Uncle Rawson said he did hear something of it, and that Mr. Richardson had been sent for to pray against the mischief.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
GoodynounUS /ˈɡʊdi/
something considered choice to eat
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Uncle Rawson said he did hear something of it, and that Mr. Richardson had been sent for to pray against the mischief.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
imps
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From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
full of life and energy
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
Mather
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From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Uncle Rawson said he did hear something of it, and that Mr. Richardson had been sent for to pray against the mischief.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
MorsenounUS /mɔːrs/
a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals)
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
Newbury
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From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
not any; not one
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
PowellnounUS /ˈpaʊəl/
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Uncle Rawson said he did hear something of it, and that Mr. Richardson had been sent for to pray against the mischief.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
Rawson
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From this reading Uncle Rawson said he did hear something of it, and that Mr. Richardson had been sent for to pray against the mischief.
RichardsonnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsən/
United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading Uncle Rawson said he did hear something of it, and that Mr. Richardson had been sent for to pray against the mischief.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Uncle Rawson said he did hear something of it, and that Mr. Richardson had been sent for to pray against the mischief.
Satan'snounUS /ˈseɪtənz/
possessive form of “satan” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Uncle Rawson said he did hear something of it, and that Mr. Richardson had been sent for to pray against the mischief.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Uncle Rawson said he did hear something of it, and that Mr. Richardson had been sent for to pray against the mischief.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
express in words
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Rawson said he did hear something of it, and that Mr. Richardson had been sent for to pray against the mischief.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Thomas entertained us by his lively account of things in Boston, and of a journey he had made to the Providence plantations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He then asked us if it was true, as he had learned from Mr. Mather, of Boston, that there was an house in Newbury dolefully beset by Satan's imps, and that the family could get no sleep because of the doings of evil spirits.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
which person or people
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In the evening a cold easterly wind began to blow, and it brought in from the ocean a damp fog, so that we were glad to get within doors.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet as he did count Goody Morse a poor silly woman, he should give small heed to her story; but here was her near neighbor, Caleb Powell, who could doubtless tell more concerning it.
