Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned; the plough was staid in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husbands, and mothers gave up their sons, to the battles of a civil war.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

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From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

(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 A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

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

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

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From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned; the plough was staid in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husbands, and mothers gave up their sons, to the battles of a civil war.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned; the plough was staid in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husbands, and mothers gave up their sons, to the battles of a civil war.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

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From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

characterized by great determination

From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

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From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove

From this reading The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned; the plough was staid in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husbands, and mothers gave up their sons, to the battles of a civil war.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned; the plough was staid in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husbands, and mothers gave up their sons, to the battles of a civil war.

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

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned; the plough was staid in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husbands, and mothers gave up their sons, to the battles of a civil war.

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

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

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From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

immediately past

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned; the plough was staid in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husbands, and mothers gave up their sons, to the battles of a civil war.

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From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

plural of “men” — the force of workers available

From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

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From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

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From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned; the plough was staid in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husbands, and mothers gave up their sons, to the battles of a civil war.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

not any; not one

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned; the plough was staid in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husbands, and mothers gave up their sons, to the battles of a civil war.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned; the plough was staid in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husbands, and mothers gave up their sons, to the battles of a civil war.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

for each

From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

fraught with danger

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

plural of “pledge” — a deposit of personal property as security for a debt

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major

From this reading The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned; the plough was staid in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husbands, and mothers gave up their sons, to the battles of a civil war.

plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium

From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned; the plough was staid in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husbands, and mothers gave up their sons, to the battles of a civil war.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

characterized by dignity and propriety

From this reading The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned; the plough was staid in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husbands, and mothers gave up their sons, to the battles of a civil war.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

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

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

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

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

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From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

one who stays for only a short time

From this reading A spirit pervaded all ranks, not transient, not boisterous, but deep, solemn, determined, "totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet."

the act of testing something

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

not brought to the desired final state

From this reading The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned; the plough was staid in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husbands, and mothers gave up their sons, to the battles of a civil war.

everywhere

From this reading The tidings of Lexington and Concord had no sooner spread, than it was universally felt that the time was at last come for action.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned; the plough was staid in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husbands, and mothers gave up their sons, to the battles of a civil war.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

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

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But the hour drew nigh which was to put professions to the proof, and to determine whether the authors of these mutual pledges were ready to seal them in blood.

hold back; refuse to hand over or share

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned; the plough was staid in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husbands, and mothers gave up their sons, to the battles of a civil war.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.

class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land

From this reading War, on their own soil and at their own doors, was, indeed, a strange work to the yeomanry of New England; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity, their country called them to it, and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial.