Chapter II

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

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

later than; following

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

(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 The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

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

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading Up-river planters, too, had come in, choosing the time the Assembly was in session to attend to their interests in the "city."

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Up-river planters, too, had come in, choosing the time the Assembly was in session to attend to their interests in the "city."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

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

From this reading The burgesses from the fourteen counties filled the twenty houses that constituted the town to suffocation.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Up-river planters, too, had come in, choosing the time the Assembly was in session to attend to their interests in the "city."

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Up-river planters, too, had come in, choosing the time the Assembly was in session to attend to their interests in the "city."

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

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

From this reading Up-river planters, too, had come in, choosing the time the Assembly was in session to attend to their interests in the "city."

plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

unvarying in nature

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The burgesses from the fourteen counties filled the twenty houses that constituted the town to suffocation.

plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading The burgesses from the fourteen counties filled the twenty houses that constituted the town to suffocation.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

past form of “fare” — proceed or get along

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The burgesses from the fourteen counties filled the twenty houses that constituted the town to suffocation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading The burgesses from the fourteen counties filled the twenty houses that constituted the town to suffocation.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

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

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The burgesses from the fourteen counties filled the twenty houses that constituted the town to suffocation.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

the act of giving

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

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

From this reading Up-river planters, too, had come in, choosing the time the Assembly was in session to attend to their interests in the "city."

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The burgesses from the fourteen counties filled the twenty houses that constituted the town to suffocation.

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

From this reading Up-river planters, too, had come in, choosing the time the Assembly was in session to attend to their interests in the "city."

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Up-river planters, too, had come in, choosing the time the Assembly was in session to attend to their interests in the "city."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

a small worthless amount

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

closed with a lace

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

plural of “planter” — the owner or manager of a plantation

From this reading Up-river planters, too, had come in, choosing the time the Assembly was in session to attend to their interests in the "city."

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

in an abundant manner

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

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

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading Up-river planters, too, had come in, choosing the time the Assembly was in session to attend to their interests in the "city."

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

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

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

killing by depriving of oxygen

From this reading The burgesses from the fourteen counties filled the twenty houses that constituted the town to suffocation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The burgesses from the fourteen counties filled the twenty houses that constituted the town to suffocation.

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

From this reading The burgesses from the fourteen counties filled the twenty houses that constituted the town to suffocation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Up-river planters, too, had come in, choosing the time the Assembly was in session to attend to their interests in the "city."

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Up-river planters, too, had come in, choosing the time the Assembly was in session to attend to their interests in the "city."

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

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

From this reading The burgesses from the fourteen counties filled the twenty houses that constituted the town to suffocation.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Up-river planters, too, had come in, choosing the time the Assembly was in session to attend to their interests in the "city."

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The burgesses from the fourteen counties filled the twenty houses that constituted the town to suffocation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The burgesses from the fourteen counties filled the twenty houses that constituted the town to suffocation.

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

From this reading Up-river planters, too, had come in, choosing the time the Assembly was in session to attend to their interests in the "city."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

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

From this reading Up-river planters, too, had come in, choosing the time the Assembly was in session to attend to their interests in the "city."

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

accept gladly

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.

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

From this reading Several ships were in harbor, and their captains, professing themselves tired of salt water, threw themselves upon the hospitality of their friends ashore.

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

From this reading There was a constant jingling of reins along the bridle paths, a constant passing of white-sailed sloops upon the river, as gentlemen in riding coats and jack boots, or in laced coats and silk stockings, fared to and fro between plantation and town.

which person or people

From this reading The crowded population overflowed into the houses of the neighboring planters, who, after the manner of their kind, entertained profusely, giving jovial welcome and good liquor to all comers.