used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
terminate
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
put or send forth
From this reading The Die Cast The next day was Sunday.
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Die Cast The next day was Sunday.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The Die Cast The next day was Sunday.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
hedgedadjectiveUS /hedʒd/
evasively worded in order to avoid an unqualified statement
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I left the garden and re-entered the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I left the garden and re-entered the house.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Die Cast The next day was Sunday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
re-enteredverbUS /ˌriːˈentərd/
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading I left the garden and re-entered the house.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
the season of growth
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
not in physical motion
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The Die Cast The next day was Sunday.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Die Cast The next day was Sunday.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading As I walked about the hedged garden in the early morning, as I looked away toward Boston and marked the general quiet of the country about, I was surprised that I did not see more evidence of war and disorder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Die Cast The next day was Sunday.
at the time that
From this reading When the church bells chimed out sweetly on the beautiful spring air, it seemed harder still to think that the time of peace had really passed.
a Caucasian
From this reading Except some white tents in the distance, and the occasional passing of a supply wagon from the country, there was really nothing to break the Sabbath quiet, or to remind one that the city of Boston was closely invested by thousands of farmer soldiers, and that a great revolution was in progress.
