1734
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From this reading This was about the year 1734.
1737
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From this reading In 1737, Square Toed Shoes were going out of fashion; I believe few or none were worn after 1737.
1740
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From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
1742
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From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Northern lights were then a novelty, and excited great wonder and terror among the vulgar.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This was about the year 1734.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In 1737, Square Toed Shoes were going out of fashion; I believe few or none were worn after 1737.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Northern lights were then a novelty, and excited great wonder and terror among the vulgar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Northern lights were then a novelty, and excited great wonder and terror among the vulgar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In 1737, Square Toed Shoes were going out of fashion; I believe few or none were worn after 1737.
BucklesnounUS /ˈbʌkəlz/
plural of “buckle” — fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Northern lights were then a novelty, and excited great wonder and terror among the vulgar.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In 1737, Square Toed Shoes were going out of fashion; I believe few or none were worn after 1737.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In 1737, Square Toed Shoes were going out of fashion; I believe few or none were worn after 1737.
the act of departing
From this reading In 1737, Square Toed Shoes were going out of fashion; I believe few or none were worn after 1737.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Northern lights were then a novelty, and excited great wonder and terror among the vulgar.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have never since seen the like.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have never since seen the like.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1737, Square Toed Shoes were going out of fashion; I believe few or none were worn after 1737.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Northern lights were then a novelty, and excited great wonder and terror among the vulgar.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I have never since seen the like.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I have never since seen the like.
not one, and not any
From this reading In 1737, Square Toed Shoes were going out of fashion; I believe few or none were worn after 1737.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Northern lights were then a novelty, and excited great wonder and terror among the vulgar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Northern lights were then a novelty, and excited great wonder and terror among the vulgar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In 1737, Square Toed Shoes were going out of fashion; I believe few or none were worn after 1737.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In 1737, Square Toed Shoes were going out of fashion; I believe few or none were worn after 1737.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In 1737, Square Toed Shoes were going out of fashion; I believe few or none were worn after 1737.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have never since seen the like.
ShoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
a particular situation
From this reading In 1737, Square Toed Shoes were going out of fashion; I believe few or none were worn after 1737.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I have never since seen the like.
make square
From this reading In 1737, Square Toed Shoes were going out of fashion; I believe few or none were worn after 1737.
StringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Northern lights were then a novelty, and excited great wonder and terror among the vulgar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have never since seen the like.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Northern lights were then a novelty, and excited great wonder and terror among the vulgar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was about the year 1734.
up to a particular time
From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
ToedadjectiveUS /toʊd/
having a toe or toes of a specified kind; often used in combination
From this reading In 1737, Square Toed Shoes were going out of fashion; I believe few or none were worn after 1737.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Buckles instead of Shoe Strings began to be used about the same time, but were not universal in the country towns till 1740 or 1742.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading Northern lights were then a novelty, and excited great wonder and terror among the vulgar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was about the year 1734.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Northern lights were then a novelty, and excited great wonder and terror among the vulgar.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Northern lights were then a novelty, and excited great wonder and terror among the vulgar.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading In 1737, Square Toed Shoes were going out of fashion; I believe few or none were worn after 1737.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading This was about the year 1734.
