used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
equally
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
(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 He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He paid for his two sittings at the Presbyterian Meeting-house, and the minister drank tea with him and his wife thrice a year at all events.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He farmed the land his fathers had farmed before him.
brought into existence
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
carefully weighed
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
dowrynounUS /ˈdaʊri/
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading He paid for his two sittings at the Presbyterian Meeting-house, and the minister drank tea with him and his wife thrice a year at all events.
equalsnounUS /ˈiːkwəlz/
plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He paid for his two sittings at the Presbyterian Meeting-house, and the minister drank tea with him and his wife thrice a year at all events.
at any time
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
communicated in words
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
farmedverbUS /fɑːrmd/
past form of “farm” — be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He farmed the land his fathers had farmed before him.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He farmed the land his fathers had farmed before him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He paid for his two sittings at the Presbyterian Meeting-house, and the minister drank tea with him and his wife thrice a year at all events.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He farmed the land his fathers had farmed before him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
inferiors
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From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He farmed the land his fathers had farmed before him.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
joined in matrimony
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
Meeting-house
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From this reading He paid for his two sittings at the Presbyterian Meeting-house, and the minister drank tea with him and his wife thrice a year at all events.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading He paid for his two sittings at the Presbyterian Meeting-house, and the minister drank tea with him and his wife thrice a year at all events.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He paid for his two sittings at the Presbyterian Meeting-house, and the minister drank tea with him and his wife thrice a year at all events.
PresbyteriannounUS /ˌpresbɪˈtɪriən/
a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church
From this reading He paid for his two sittings at the Presbyterian Meeting-house, and the minister drank tea with him and his wife thrice a year at all events.
prosperedverbUS /ˈprɑːspərd/
past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
except for; apart from
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
only a very short time before
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
sittings
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From this reading He paid for his two sittings at the Presbyterian Meeting-house, and the minister drank tea with him and his wife thrice a year at all events.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
the rays of the sun
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
superiorsnounUS /suːˈpɪriərz/
plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading He paid for his two sittings at the Presbyterian Meeting-house, and the minister drank tea with him and his wife thrice a year at all events.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading He paid for his two sittings at the Presbyterian Meeting-house, and the minister drank tea with him and his wife thrice a year at all events.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He paid for his two sittings at the Presbyterian Meeting-house, and the minister drank tea with him and his wife thrice a year at all events.
precisely as stated
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
(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 He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He paid for his two sittings at the Presbyterian Meeting-house, and the minister drank tea with him and his wife thrice a year at all events.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He married the woman of his choice, and that woman chanced to have a stocking full of money to her dowry; his children—all save one Reuben—were strong, straight, healthy; he was respected and well liked by his equals, his superiors, and his inferiors.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Amongst his friends and acquaintances Amos Scott’s homestead was considered a marvel of convenience and luxury, whilst by gentle and simple alike Mr. Scott himself was regarded as a very fortunate man—one with whom the world had prospered exceedingly.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He paid for his two sittings at the Presbyterian Meeting-house, and the minister drank tea with him and his wife thrice a year at all events.
a late time of life
From this reading As his neighbours expressed his lot, “He was born on a sunny morning,” and the sunshine had through forty years scarcely ever been obscured by a cloud.
