used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Our two mariners had come ashore well provided with the means of carrying out their plans.
axesnounUS /ˈæksɪz/
plural of “ax” — an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Our two mariners had come ashore well provided with the means of carrying out their plans.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Our two mariners had come ashore well provided with the means of carrying out their plans.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
communenounUS /ˈkɑːmjuːn/
the smallest administrative district of several European countries
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
Crutchely
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From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
the organ of sight
From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
fortifyingverbUS /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “fortify” — make strong or stronger
From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
gard'ning
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From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our two mariners had come ashore well provided with the means of carrying out their plans.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
how
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From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
marinersnounUS /ˈmerənərz/
plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Our two mariners had come ashore well provided with the means of carrying out their plans.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Our two mariners had come ashore well provided with the means of carrying out their plans.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading Milton.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our two mariners had come ashore well provided with the means of carrying out their plans.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Our two mariners had come ashore well provided with the means of carrying out their plans.
outgrewverbUS /ˌaʊtˈɡruː/
inflected form of “outgrow” — grow too large or too mature for
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
picksnounUS /pɪks/
plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Our two mariners had come ashore well provided with the means of carrying out their plans.
plyverbUS /plaɪ/
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Our two mariners had come ashore well provided with the means of carrying out their plans.
Rancocus
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From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
scentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
nonexistent
From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Rancocus was far better provided with tools suited to the uses of the land, than was common for ships, her voyage contemplating a long stay among the islands she was to visit.
(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 Our two mariners had come ashore well provided with the means of carrying out their plans.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus, axes and picks were not wanting, Captain Crutchely having had an eye to the possible necessity of fortifying himself against savages.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our two mariners had come ashore well provided with the means of carrying out their plans.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "----that done, partake The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs; Then commune how that day they best may ply Their growing work; for much their work outgrew The hands dispatch of two gard'ning so wide."
