1702
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From this reading Reign of our Gracious Queen Anne, (which began March 8, 1702,) the 2 year.
2
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From this reading Reign of our Gracious Queen Anne, (which began March 8, 1702,) the 2 year.
24
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From this reading 42, 24, but may serve any part of the Country, (even as far as New-York,) without sensible Error.
42
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From this reading 42, 24, but may serve any part of the Country, (even as far as New-York,) without sensible Error.
8
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From this reading Reign of our Gracious Queen Anne, (which began March 8, 1702,) the 2 year.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wherein is contained, Things necessary, and common in such a Composure.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wherein is contained, Things necessary, and common in such a Composure.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Reign of our Gracious Queen Anne, (which began March 8, 1702,) the 2 year.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading 42, 24, but may serve any part of the Country, (even as far as New-York,) without sensible Error.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
AspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Reign of our Gracious Queen Anne, (which began March 8, 1702,) the 2 year.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 42, 24, but may serve any part of the Country, (even as far as New-York,) without sensible Error.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
CalculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Calculated for the Meridian of Boston, the Metropolis of New-England, Lat.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Wherein is contained, Things necessary, and common in such a Composure.
ComposurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Wherein is contained, Things necessary, and common in such a Composure.
gotten under control
From this reading Wherein is contained, Things necessary, and common in such a Composure.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading 42, 24, but may serve any part of the Country, (even as far as New-York,) without sensible Error.
CourtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
CuriositiesnounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/
plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
EclipsesnounUS /ɪˈklɪpsɪz/
plural of “eclipse” — one celestial body obscures another
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
ErrornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading 42, 24, but may serve any part of the Country, (even as far as New-York,) without sensible Error.
divisible by two
From this reading 42, 24, but may serve any part of the Country, (even as far as New-York,) without sensible Error.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading 42, 24, but may serve any part of the Country, (even as far as New-York,) without sensible Error.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Calculated for the Meridian of Boston, the Metropolis of New-England, Lat.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Reign of our Gracious Queen Anne, (which began March 8, 1702,) the 2 year.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wherein is contained, Things necessary, and common in such a Composure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wherein is contained, Things necessary, and common in such a Composure.
LatnounUS /lɑːt/
a broad flat muscle on either side of the back
From this reading Calculated for the Meridian of Boston, the Metropolis of New-England, Lat.
march in a procession
From this reading Reign of our Gracious Queen Anne, (which began March 8, 1702,) the 2 year.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 42, 24, but may serve any part of the Country, (even as far as New-York,) without sensible Error.
MeridiannounUS /mərˈɪdiən/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Calculated for the Meridian of Boston, the Metropolis of New-England, Lat.
MetropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Calculated for the Meridian of Boston, the Metropolis of New-England, Lat.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
MoonsnounUS /muːnz/
plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
absolutely essential
From this reading Wherein is contained, Things necessary, and common in such a Composure.
New-England
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From this reading Calculated for the Meridian of Boston, the Metropolis of New-England, Lat.
New-York
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From this reading 42, 24, but may serve any part of the Country, (even as far as New-York,) without sensible Error.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reign of our Gracious Queen Anne, (which began March 8, 1702,) the 2 year.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Reign of our Gracious Queen Anne, (which began March 8, 1702,) the 2 year.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading 42, 24, but may serve any part of the Country, (even as far as New-York,) without sensible Error.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
PlanetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Reign of our Gracious Queen Anne, (which began March 8, 1702,) the 2 year.
ReignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Reign of our Gracious Queen Anne, (which began March 8, 1702,) the 2 year.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading 42, 24, but may serve any part of the Country, (even as far as New-York,) without sensible Error.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading 42, 24, but may serve any part of the Country, (even as far as New-York,) without sensible Error.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
the season of growth
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Wherein is contained, Things necessary, and common in such a Composure.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reign of our Gracious Queen Anne, (which began March 8, 1702,) the 2 year.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Wherein is contained, Things necessary, and common in such a Composure.
TidesnounUS /taɪdz/
plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
Wherein
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From this reading Wherein is contained, Things necessary, and common in such a Composure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Reign of our Gracious Queen Anne, (which began March 8, 1702,) the 2 year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the Quarters of the Moon, Aspects of the Planets and Weather set down Exactly according to the Aspects, Courts, Spring Tides, Rising and Setting of the Sun, Sun and Moons place, time of Full Sea at Boston, the Eclipses, High Ways, &c., with several other Curiosities.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading 42, 24, but may serve any part of the Country, (even as far as New-York,) without sensible Error.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Reign of our Gracious Queen Anne, (which began March 8, 1702,) the 2 year.
