1775
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From this reading Groton, May 22, 1775.
1800
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From this reading * * * * * East Boston, to be let, in the year 1800.
22
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From this reading Groton, May 22, 1775.
25th
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From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading * * * * * East Boston, to be let, in the year 1800.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading * * * * * East Boston, to be let, in the year 1800.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
DANAnounUS /ˈdeɪnə/
Celtic goddess who was the mother of the Tuatha De Danann; identified with the Welsh Don
From this reading SAMUEL DANA.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading * * * * * East Boston, to be let, in the year 1800.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
etc
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From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
Groton
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From this reading Groton, May 22, 1775.
HarbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * East Boston, to be let, in the year 1800.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading * * * * * East Boston, to be let, in the year 1800.
march in a procession
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Groton, May 22, 1775.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
Noddle's
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From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
PrivilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
SAMUELnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading SAMUEL DANA.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The town of Groton voted that the above was satisfactory to the inhabitants, and that Mr. Dana "ought to enjoy the Privileges of Society," etc.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading * * * * * East Boston, to be let, in the year 1800.
a late time of life
From this reading _Noddle's Island._ TO BE LET, (for the term of one or more years, and entered upon, the 25th March next,) THAT valuable Estate in the Harbour of Boston, known by the name of NODDLE'S Island.
