18th
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From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
1st
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From this reading By the 1st of July Annapolis was deserted.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Dr. Charles was not yet reduced to the companionship of a Church-of-England clergyman.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
(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 All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
AnnapolisnounUS /əˈnæpəlɪs/
state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
have
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
Bladen
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From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Dr. Charles was not yet reduced to the companionship of a Church-of-England clergyman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the 1st of July Annapolis was deserted.
CarrollnounUS /ˈkærəl/
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading But Dr. Charles was not yet reduced to the companionship of a Church-of-England clergyman.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
Church-of-England
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From this reading But Dr. Charles was not yet reduced to the companionship of a Church-of-England clergyman.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading But Dr. Charles was not yet reduced to the companionship of a Church-of-England clergyman.
commissionersnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading But Dr. Charles was not yet reduced to the companionship of a Church-of-England clergyman.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
country-place
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From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
the act of departing
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading By the 1st of July Annapolis was deserted.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
Dr
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From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
destroyed or killed
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
the head of a state government
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
hied
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From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading By the 1st of July Annapolis was deserted.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Dr. Charles was not yet reduced to the companionship of a Church-of-England clergyman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
recuperateverbUS /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/
regain or make up for
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading But Dr. Charles was not yet reduced to the companionship of a Church-of-England clergyman.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
RockwellnounUS /ˈrɑːkwel/
United States illustrator whose works present a sentimental idealized view of everyday life (1894-1978)
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
satinsnounUS /ˈsætənz/
plural of “satin” — a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
sessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Annapolis The commissioners left Annapolis for Lancaster on the 18th day of June, which was three days earlier than had been originally planned.
which person or people
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All of the old families had gone to their summer houses up the river or down the bay, and it was remarked that Dr. Carroll, who chose to stay in town, and Rockwell, whom he sincerely hated, must bear each other company through the summer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After their departure Governor Bladen sighed with relief, packed up his black satins and official orders, and hied him to his country-place to recuperate for the fall sessions.
but in spite of that
From this reading But Dr. Charles was not yet reduced to the companionship of a Church-of-England clergyman.
