11th
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From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
1757
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From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
ALEXANDERnounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
(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 The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
AlmanacnounUS /ˈɑːlmənæk/
an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
bewailing
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From this reading The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
brought into existence
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
clothing in general
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
COLONIESnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “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 ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
gotten under control
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
HAMILTONnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
hipsnounUS /hɪps/
plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
INDIESnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
labours
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From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
LeewardnounUS /ˈliːwərd/
the direction in which the wind is blowing
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
marrownounUS /ˈmeroʊ/
the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
NevisnounUS /ˈnevɪs/
one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
pic'nees
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From this reading The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
prickverbUS /prɪk/
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
rigours
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From this reading The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
sulphurverbUS /ˈsʌlfər/
treat with sulphur in order to preserve
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
precisely as stated
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
in or at the place that
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
which person or people
From this reading But one January is much like another in the Leeward Islands, and he who has been there can easily imagine the day on which Alexander Hamilton was born.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The sky was a deeper blue than in summer, for the sun was resting after the terrific labours of Autumn, and there was a prick in the trade winds which stimulated the blood by day and chilled it a trifle at night.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The slave women moved more briskly, followed by a trotting brood of "pic'nees," one or more clinging to their hips, all bewailing the rigours of winter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Down in the river where they pounded the clothes on the stones, they vowed they would carry the next linen to the sulphur springs, for the very marrow in their bones was cold.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIS YOUTH IN THE WEST INDIES AND IN THE COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA I I should have been glad to find an old Almanac of Nevis which contained a description of its 11th of January, 1757.
