Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

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existing in abundance

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

regarded with admiration

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

later than; following

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

(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 "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."

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

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

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

From this reading This pamphlet glowed with the dean's love for his country; and such a country as he described, it was impossible _not_ to love.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

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of surpassing excellence

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."

strongly attracted

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."

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From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading This pamphlet glowed with the dean's love for his country; and such a country as he described, it was impossible _not_ to love.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

possessive form of “dean” — an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading This pamphlet glowed with the dean's love for his country; and such a country as he described, it was impossible _not_ to love.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading This pamphlet glowed with the dean's love for his country; and such a country as he described, it was impossible _not_ to love.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

move gently or carefully

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

take in solid food

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

the expression of approval and support

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a social unit living together

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

capable of reproducing

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

set up or found

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading This pamphlet glowed with the dean's love for his country; and such a country as he described, it was impossible _not_ to love.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

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

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

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

From this reading This pamphlet glowed with the dean's love for his country; and such a country as he described, it was impossible _not_ to love.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."

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

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

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

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

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From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading This pamphlet glowed with the dean's love for his country; and such a country as he described, it was impossible _not_ to love.

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

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This pamphlet glowed with the dean's love for his country; and such a country as he described, it was impossible _not_ to love.

and nothing more

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading This pamphlet glowed with the dean's love for his country; and such a country as he described, it was impossible _not_ to love.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

commodities offered for sale

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the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

not any; not one

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This pamphlet glowed with the dean's love for his country; and such a country as he described, it was impossible _not_ to love.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

and nothing more

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

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

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

a small book usually having a paper cover

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

an amount of time

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a full supply

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

a recklessly extravagant consumer

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prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

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interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."

cause to become

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

several time

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."

promoting health; healthful

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woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

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for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."

plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

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of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This pamphlet glowed with the dean's love for his country; and such a country as he described, it was impossible _not_ to love.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

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

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

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

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

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

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

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

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But it so happened that a few days after, Lady Clementina, in order to render the delicacy of her taste admired, could eat of no one dish upon the table, but found fault with them all.

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

morally excellent

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

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

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

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

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

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

during the time that

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

in the company of; together with

From this reading About this period the dean had just published a pamphlet in his own name, and in which that of his friend the bishop was only mentioned with thanks for hints, observations, and condescending encouragement to the author.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading "Salubrious air, fertile fields, wood, water, corn, grass, sheep, oxen, fish, fowl, fruit, and vegetables," were dispersed with the most prodigal hand; "valiant men, virtuous women; statesmen wise and just; tradesmen abounding in merchandise and money; husbandmen possessing peace, ease, plenty; and all ranks liberty."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This brilliant description, while the dean read the work to his family, so charmed poor Henry, that he repeatedly cried out, "I am glad I came to this country."