(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 Some declared their intention of conveying the ladies of their families to the convent; the place always hitherto esteemed safe, amidst all commotions.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Some declared their intention of conveying the ladies of their families to the convent; the place always hitherto esteemed safe, amidst all commotions.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Some declared their intention of conveying the ladies of their families to the convent; the place always hitherto esteemed safe, amidst all commotions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one could endure to stay and hear more.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading Some went to offer their services to the Governor; some to barricade their own houses in the town; some to see whether it was yet possible to entrench their plantations.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
commotions
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From this reading Some declared their intention of conveying the ladies of their families to the convent; the place always hitherto esteemed safe, amidst all commotions.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading Some declared their intention of conveying the ladies of their families to the convent; the place always hitherto esteemed safe, amidst all commotions.
conveyingnounUS /kənˈveɪɪŋ/
act of transferring property title from one person to another
From this reading Some declared their intention of conveying the ladies of their families to the convent; the place always hitherto esteemed safe, amidst all commotions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No one could endure to stay and hear more.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Some declared their intention of conveying the ladies of their families to the convent; the place always hitherto esteemed safe, amidst all commotions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
in or to another place
From this reading Some went to learn elsewhere the fate of those in whom they were interested.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading No one could endure to stay and hear more.
entrenchverbUS /enˈtrentʃ/
fix firmly or securely
From this reading Some went to offer their services to the Governor; some to barricade their own houses in the town; some to see whether it was yet possible to entrench their plantations.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Some declared their intention of conveying the ladies of their families to the convent; the place always hitherto esteemed safe, amidst all commotions.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Some declared their intention of conveying the ladies of their families to the convent; the place always hitherto esteemed safe, amidst all commotions.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Some went to learn elsewhere the fate of those in whom they were interested.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
the head of a state government
From this reading Some went to offer their services to the Governor; some to barricade their own houses in the town; some to see whether it was yet possible to entrench their plantations.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading No one could endure to stay and hear more.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Some declared their intention of conveying the ladies of their families to the convent; the place always hitherto esteemed safe, amidst all commotions.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Some went to offer their services to the Governor; some to barricade their own houses in the town; some to see whether it was yet possible to entrench their plantations.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some went to learn elsewhere the fate of those in whom they were interested.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Some declared their intention of conveying the ladies of their families to the convent; the place always hitherto esteemed safe, amidst all commotions.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Some went to learn elsewhere the fate of those in whom they were interested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some went to offer their services to the Governor; some to barricade their own houses in the town; some to see whether it was yet possible to entrench their plantations.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Some declared their intention of conveying the ladies of their families to the convent; the place always hitherto esteemed safe, amidst all commotions.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Some went to learn elsewhere the fate of those in whom they were interested.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No one could endure to stay and hear more.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
not any; not one
From this reading No one could endure to stay and hear more.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
nunsnounUS /nʌnz/
plural of “nun” — a woman religious
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some went to learn elsewhere the fate of those in whom they were interested.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Some went to offer their services to the Governor; some to barricade their own houses in the town; some to see whether it was yet possible to entrench their plantations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one could endure to stay and hear more.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Some went to offer their services to the Governor; some to barricade their own houses in the town; some to see whether it was yet possible to entrench their plantations.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Some declared their intention of conveying the ladies of their families to the convent; the place always hitherto esteemed safe, amidst all commotions.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Some went to offer their services to the Governor; some to barricade their own houses in the town; some to see whether it was yet possible to entrench their plantations.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Some went to offer their services to the Governor; some to barricade their own houses in the town; some to see whether it was yet possible to entrench their plantations.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
a safe place
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Some declared their intention of conveying the ladies of their families to the convent; the place always hitherto esteemed safe, amidst all commotions.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Some went to offer their services to the Governor; some to barricade their own houses in the town; some to see whether it was yet possible to entrench their plantations.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Some went to offer their services to the Governor; some to barricade their own houses in the town; some to see whether it was yet possible to entrench their plantations.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some went to learn elsewhere the fate of those in whom they were interested.
in the near future
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading No one could endure to stay and hear more.
carry out
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some went to learn elsewhere the fate of those in whom they were interested.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some went to offer their services to the Governor; some to barricade their own houses in the town; some to see whether it was yet possible to entrench their plantations.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some went to learn elsewhere the fate of those in whom they were interested.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Some went to learn elsewhere the fate of those in whom they were interested.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one could endure to stay and hear more.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Some went to offer their services to the Governor; some to barricade their own houses in the town; some to see whether it was yet possible to entrench their plantations.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading It soon appeared, however, that this was not the opinion of the sisters themselves, on the present occasion, nor of the authorities of the town; for the muffled nuns were seen hurrying down to the quay, under the protection of soldiers, in order to take refuge on board the vessels in the bay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some went to offer their services to the Governor; some to barricade their own houses in the town; some to see whether it was yet possible to entrench their plantations.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Some went to learn elsewhere the fate of those in whom they were interested.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some went to learn elsewhere the fate of those in whom they were interested.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Some went to offer their services to the Governor; some to barricade their own houses in the town; some to see whether it was yet possible to entrench their plantations.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some went to learn elsewhere the fate of those in whom they were interested.
but in spite of that
From this reading Some went to offer their services to the Governor; some to barricade their own houses in the town; some to see whether it was yet possible to entrench their plantations.
