Chapter III

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

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

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

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

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

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

having companions or an escort

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

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

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

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

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The mischief began at Naumkeag, (Salem) but it soon extended into various parts of the colony.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The mischief began at Naumkeag, (Salem) but it soon extended into various parts of the colony.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The mischief began at Naumkeag, (Salem) but it soon extended into various parts of the colony.

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

From this reading The mischief began at Naumkeag, (Salem) but it soon extended into various parts of the colony.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The æra of English learning, had scarcely commenced.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

any disease easily transmitted by contact

From this reading The contagion however, was principally within the county of Essex.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading The contagion however, was principally within the county of Essex.

tendency to believe readily

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The æra of English learning, had scarcely commenced.

a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary

From this reading The contagion however, was principally within the county of Essex.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading The mischief began at Naumkeag, (Salem) but it soon extended into various parts of the colony.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

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

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The contagion however, was principally within the county of Essex.

a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

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

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The mischief began at Naumkeag, (Salem) but it soon extended into various parts of the colony.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The mischief began at Naumkeag, (Salem) but it soon extended into various parts of the colony.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading The æra of English learning, had scarcely commenced.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading The mischief began at Naumkeag, (Salem) but it soon extended into various parts of the colony.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

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

From this reading The mischief began at Naumkeag, (Salem) but it soon extended into various parts of the colony.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

the local environment

From this reading The mischief began at Naumkeag, (Salem) but it soon extended into various parts of the colony.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

an amount of time

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

most frequent or common

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

for the most part

From this reading The contagion however, was principally within the county of Essex.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

bring forth or yield

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River

From this reading The mischief began at Naumkeag, (Salem) but it soon extended into various parts of the colony.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

only a very short time before

From this reading The æra of English learning, had scarcely commenced.

in the near future

From this reading The mischief began at Naumkeag, (Salem) but it soon extended into various parts of the colony.

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 “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

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

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

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

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The mischief began at Naumkeag, (Salem) but it soon extended into various parts of the colony.

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

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

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

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

the art of sorcery

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The contagion however, was principally within the county of Essex.

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

From this reading “A strange infatuation had already begun to produce misery in private families, and disorder throughout the community,” says an old American writer, in allusion to the period of our story, 1691-2.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading “The imputation of witchcraft was accompanied with a prevalent belief of its reality; and the lives of a considerable number of innocent people were sacrificed to blind zeal and superstitious credulity.

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

From this reading The æra of English learning, had scarcely commenced.