Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

how long something has existed

From this reading Mayall was a hero by nature, and had all the quickness of perception to carry it out successfully; and yet he had cultivated the most refined manners of that wild, romantic age.

(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 Mayall was a hero by nature, and had all the quickness of perception to carry it out successfully; and yet he had cultivated the most refined manners of that wild, romantic age.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mayall was young and handsome, and would have been considered a prize for a young lady of merit, who was not looking for a companion that possessed lands and money.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Mayall was a hero by nature, and had all the quickness of perception to carry it out successfully; and yet he had cultivated the most refined manners of that wild, romantic age.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Mayall was young and handsome, and would have been considered a prize for a young lady of merit, who was not looking for a companion that possessed lands and money.

carefully weighed

From this reading Mayall was young and handsome, and would have been considered a prize for a young lady of merit, who was not looking for a companion that possessed lands and money.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading Mayall was a hero by nature, and had all the quickness of perception to carry it out successfully; and yet he had cultivated the most refined manners of that wild, romantic age.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mayall was young and handsome, and would have been considered a prize for a young lady of merit, who was not looking for a companion that possessed lands and money.

ranking above all others

From this reading He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

plural of “grant” — any monetary aid

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Mayall was young and handsome, and would have been considered a prize for a young lady of merit, who was not looking for a companion that possessed lands and money.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mayall was young and handsome, and would have been considered a prize for a young lady of merit, who was not looking for a companion that possessed lands and money.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Mayall was a hero by nature, and had all the quickness of perception to carry it out successfully; and yet he had cultivated the most refined manners of that wild, romantic age.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mayall was a hero by nature, and had all the quickness of perception to carry it out successfully; and yet he had cultivated the most refined manners of that wild, romantic age.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Mayall was young and handsome, and would have been considered a prize for a young lady of merit, who was not looking for a companion that possessed lands and money.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Mayall was young and handsome, and would have been considered a prize for a young lady of merit, who was not looking for a companion that possessed lands and money.

a rough fabric of linen warp and wool or cotton woof

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Mayall was young and handsome, and would have been considered a prize for a young lady of merit, who was not looking for a companion that possessed lands and money.

past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

social deportment

From this reading Mayall was a hero by nature, and had all the quickness of perception to carry it out successfully; and yet he had cultivated the most refined manners of that wild, romantic age.

plural of “manor” — the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading Mayall was young and handsome, and would have been considered a prize for a young lady of merit, who was not looking for a companion that possessed lands and money.

a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living along the Mohawk River in New York State

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Mayall was young and handsome, and would have been considered a prize for a young lady of merit, who was not looking for a companion that possessed lands and money.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mayall was a hero by nature, and had all the quickness of perception to carry it out successfully; and yet he had cultivated the most refined manners of that wild, romantic age.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mayall was young and handsome, and would have been considered a prize for a young lady of merit, who was not looking for a companion that possessed lands and money.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mayall was a hero by nature, and had all the quickness of perception to carry it out successfully; and yet he had cultivated the most refined manners of that wild, romantic age.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

the descendants of one individual

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading Mayall was a hero by nature, and had all the quickness of perception to carry it out successfully; and yet he had cultivated the most refined manners of that wild, romantic age.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Mayall was young and handsome, and would have been considered a prize for a young lady of merit, who was not looking for a companion that possessed lands and money.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Mayall was young and handsome, and would have been considered a prize for a young lady of merit, who was not looking for a companion that possessed lands and money.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

skillful performance or ability without difficulty

From this reading Mayall was a hero by nature, and had all the quickness of perception to carry it out successfully; and yet he had cultivated the most refined manners of that wild, romantic age.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading Mayall was a hero by nature, and had all the quickness of perception to carry it out successfully; and yet he had cultivated the most refined manners of that wild, romantic age.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

plural of “settlement” — 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 He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading Mayall was a hero by nature, and had all the quickness of perception to carry it out successfully; and yet he had cultivated the most refined manners of that wild, romantic age.

confined on all sides

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

a just detectable amount

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading He was by nature strong, courageous and active, always foremost in pursuit of the Indians that lurked about the advanced settlements of the whites.

which person or people

From this reading Mayall was young and handsome, and would have been considered a prize for a young lady of merit, who was not looking for a companion that possessed lands and money.

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From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Mayall was a hero by nature, and had all the quickness of perception to carry it out successfully; and yet he had cultivated the most refined manners of that wild, romantic age.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He seemed to be a favorite among the young ladies of the Mohawk Valley who dressed in linsey-woolsey--I mean that class "Who slept on down their early rising bought, And wore the garments their own hands had spun"-- but was looked upon with suspicion by some of the more aristocratic and wealthy, who possessed broad farms and extensive grants of land, and wished to trace the pedigree of their relatives to some old ancestral pile, surrounded with wide-spread manors.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mayall was young and handsome, and would have been considered a prize for a young lady of merit, who was not looking for a companion that possessed lands and money.

but in spite of that

From this reading Mayall was a hero by nature, and had all the quickness of perception to carry it out successfully; and yet he had cultivated the most refined manners of that wild, romantic age.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In the romantic days of the frontier settlers of Tryon County, there lived in the valley of the Mohawk River a young man by the name of Mayall.