used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
amicablyadverbUS /ˈæmɪkəbli/
in an amicable manner
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading But now I found how much I wanted assistance, and repented the loss of my dear boy Xury.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
brought into existence
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
a youthful male person
From this reading But now I found how much I wanted assistance, and repented the loss of my dear boy Xury.
of short duration or distance
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
canesnounUS /keɪnz/
plural of “cane” — a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
dearly loved
From this reading But now I found how much I wanted assistance, and repented the loss of my dear boy Xury.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading When I pondered on this with regret, the thoughts of my late deliverance forsook me.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
forsookverbUS /fɔːrˈsʊk/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading When I pondered on this with regret, the thoughts of my late deliverance forsook me.
set up or found
From this reading But now I found how much I wanted assistance, and repented the loss of my dear boy Xury.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
how
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From this reading But now I found how much I wanted assistance, and repented the loss of my dear boy Xury.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading When I pondered on this with regret, the thoughts of my late deliverance forsook me.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
LisbonnounUS /ˈlɪzbən/
capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
something that is lost
From this reading But now I found how much I wanted assistance, and repented the loss of my dear boy Xury.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But now I found how much I wanted assistance, and repented the loss of my dear boy Xury.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But now I found how much I wanted assistance, and repented the loss of my dear boy Xury.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
not one, and not any
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now I found how much I wanted assistance, and repented the loss of my dear boy Xury.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When I pondered on this with regret, the thoughts of my late deliverance forsook me.
and nothing more
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading When I pondered on this with regret, the thoughts of my late deliverance forsook me.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading When I pondered on this with regret, the thoughts of my late deliverance forsook me.
repentedverbUS /rɪˈpentɪd/
past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading But now I found how much I wanted assistance, and repented the loss of my dear boy Xury.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
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 To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
that is looked for
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When I pondered on this with regret, the thoughts of my late deliverance forsook me.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When I pondered on this with regret, the thoughts of my late deliverance forsook me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
precisely as stated
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But now I found how much I wanted assistance, and repented the loss of my dear boy Xury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
at the time that
From this reading When I pondered on this with regret, the thoughts of my late deliverance forsook me.
belonging to which person
From this reading To be brief, I bought a settlement next door to an honest and kind neighbour, born at Lisbon, of English parents, whose plantation joining to mine, we improved it very amicably together.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I pondered on this with regret, the thoughts of my late deliverance forsook me.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Having none to assist me, my father's words came into my mind; and I used to ask myself, if what I sought was only a middle station of life, why could it not as well be obtained in England as here?
Xury
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From this reading But now I found how much I wanted assistance, and repented the loss of my dear boy Xury.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
a late time of life
From this reading Both our stocks were low, and for two years we planted only for food: but the third year we planted some tobacco, and each of us dressed a large piece of ground the ensuing year for planting canes.
