used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A kemp, or camp, is a contest of industrial skill, or a competition for priority in a display of rustic labor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When a kemp is about to be held, the matter soon becomes generally known in the neighborhood.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
amicableadjectiveUS /ˈæmɪkəbəl/
characterized by friendship and good will
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When a kemp is about to be held, the matter soon becomes generally known in the neighborhood.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When a kemp is about to be held, the matter soon becomes generally known in the neighborhood.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A kemp, or camp, is a contest of industrial skill, or a competition for priority in a display of rustic labor.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
closesnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪz/
plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading A kemp, or camp, is a contest of industrial skill, or a competition for priority in a display of rustic labor.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading A kemp, or camp, is a contest of industrial skill, or a competition for priority in a display of rustic labor.
contestedadjectiveUS /kənˈtestəd/
disputed or made the object of contention or competition
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading A kemp, or camp, is a contest of industrial skill, or a competition for priority in a display of rustic labor.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
emulationnounUS /ˌemjəˈleɪʃən/
ambition to equal or excel
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A kemp, or camp, is a contest of industrial skill, or a competition for priority in a display of rustic labor.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading When a kemp is about to be held, the matter soon becomes generally known in the neighborhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A kemp, or camp, is a contest of industrial skill, or a competition for priority in a display of rustic labor.
inasmuch
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From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading A kemp, or camp, is a contest of industrial skill, or a competition for priority in a display of rustic labor.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A kemp, or camp, is a contest of industrial skill, or a competition for priority in a display of rustic labor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
kemp
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From this reading A kemp, or camp, is a contest of industrial skill, or a competition for priority in a display of rustic labor.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading When a kemp is about to be held, the matter soon becomes generally known in the neighborhood.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading A kemp, or camp, is a contest of industrial skill, or a competition for priority in a display of rustic labor.
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When a kemp is about to be held, the matter soon becomes generally known in the neighborhood.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
the force of workers available
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading When a kemp is about to be held, the matter soon becomes generally known in the neighborhood.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A kemp, or camp, is a contest of industrial skill, or a competition for priority in a display of rustic labor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
and nothing more
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A kemp, or camp, is a contest of industrial skill, or a competition for priority in a display of rustic labor.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
praiseworthyadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzwɜːrði/
worthy of high praise
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
prioritynounUS /praɪˈɔːrəti/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading A kemp, or camp, is a contest of industrial skill, or a competition for priority in a display of rustic labor.
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
reapingverbUS /ˈriːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
resortedverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading A kemp, or camp, is a contest of industrial skill, or a competition for priority in a display of rustic labor.
only a very short time before
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading A kemp, or camp, is a contest of industrial skill, or a competition for priority in a display of rustic labor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
in the near future
From this reading When a kemp is about to be held, the matter soon becomes generally known in the neighborhood.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
the act of testing something
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
under normal conditions
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
at the time that
From this reading When a kemp is about to be held, the matter soon becomes generally known in the neighborhood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Its object is always good, and its associations praiseworthy, inasmuch as they promote industry, a spirit of becoming emulation, and principles of good will and kindness to our neighbor.
yarnnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading Among men it is principally resorted to in planting potatoes or reaping of corn, and generally only on the day which closes the labor at each for the season; but in the sense in which it is most usually practised and contested, it means a trial of female skill at the spinning of linen yarn.
but in spite of that
From this reading It is, indeed, a very cheerful assemblage of the fair sex; and, although strong and desperate rivalry is the order of the day, yet it is conducted in a spirit so light-hearted and amicable that we scarcely know a more laudable or delightful recreation in country life.
