adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Each citizen was ready, nay, forward, in taking an active part in all political movements, and the children mimicked their elders.
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 I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Each citizen was ready, nay, forward, in taking an active part in all political movements, and the children mimicked their elders.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
Anne'snounUS /ænz/
possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/
dearly loved
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
CAUSEnounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Each citizen was ready, nay, forward, in taking an active part in all political movements, and the children mimicked their elders.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
CrownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
digestedverbUS /ˈdaɪdʒestɪd/
past form of “digest” — convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each citizen was ready, nay, forward, in taking an active part in all political movements, and the children mimicked their elders.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading Each citizen was ready, nay, forward, in taking an active part in all political movements, and the children mimicked their elders.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
Farris
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From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Each citizen was ready, nay, forward, in taking an active part in all political movements, and the children mimicked their elders.
Francie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
Grenville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
knowinglyadverbUS /ˈnoʊɪŋli/
with full knowledge and deliberation
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
libertiesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
LibertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
mimickedverbUS /ˈmɪmɪkt/
inflected form of “mimic” — imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect
From this reading Each citizen was ready, nay, forward, in taking an active part in all political movements, and the children mimicked their elders.
Mogg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Each citizen was ready, nay, forward, in taking an active part in all political movements, and the children mimicked their elders.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
nayexclamationUS /neɪ/
an old word for “no”
From this reading Each citizen was ready, nay, forward, in taking an active part in all political movements, and the children mimicked their elders.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Each citizen was ready, nay, forward, in taking an active part in all political movements, and the children mimicked their elders.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Each citizen was ready, nay, forward, in taking an active part in all political movements, and the children mimicked their elders.
primedadjectiveUS /praɪmd/
(usually followed by “to” or “for”) on the point of or strongly disposed
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
Pryse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Each citizen was ready, nay, forward, in taking an active part in all political movements, and the children mimicked their elders.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
rightsnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
SchoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
sextonnounUS /ˈsekstən/
United States poet (1928-1974)
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
SolnounUS /sɑːl/
a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
SonsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
steeplenounUS /ˈstiːpəl/
a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
SUFFERverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Each citizen was ready, nay, forward, in taking an active part in all political movements, and the children mimicked their elders.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Each citizen was ready, nay, forward, in taking an active part in all political movements, and the children mimicked their elders.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
tolledverbUS /toʊld/
past form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
Townshend
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From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
WillardnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
William
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From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Old William Farris read his news of a morning before he began the mending of his watches, and by evening had so well digested them that he was primed for discussion with Pryse, of the opposite persuasion, at the Rose and Crown.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I FIRST SUFFER FOR THE CAUSE In the eighteenth century the march of public events was much more eagerly followed than now by men and women of all stations, and even children.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sol Mogg, the sexton of St. Anne's, had his beloved Gazette in his pocket as he tolled the church bell of a Thursday, and would hold forth on the rights and liberties of man with the carpenter who mended the steeple.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Mrs. Willard could talk of Grenville and Townshend as knowingly as her husband, the rich factor, and Francie Willard made many a speech to us younger Sons of Liberty on the steps of King William's School.
