1789
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From this reading Boston shop-signs in 1789.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had as lief take a walk through Cornhill, as to go to the new-invented moral lectures.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Boston shop-signs in 1789.
BostoniansnounUS /ˈbɑːstoʊniənz/
plural of “bostonian” — a native or resident of Boston
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
Cornhill
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From this reading I had as lief take a walk through Cornhill, as to go to the new-invented moral lectures.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _Herald of Freedom._ * * * * * A CURIOUS WOMAN.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading _Herald of Freedom._ * * * * * A CURIOUS WOMAN.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I had as lief take a walk through Cornhill, as to go to the new-invented moral lectures.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading _Herald of Freedom._ * * * * * A CURIOUS WOMAN.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
how
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From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Boston shop-signs in 1789.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading I had as lief take a walk through Cornhill, as to go to the new-invented moral lectures.
liefadverbUS /liːf/
in a willing manner
From this reading I had as lief take a walk through Cornhill, as to go to the new-invented moral lectures.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading I had as lief take a walk through Cornhill, as to go to the new-invented moral lectures.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
new-invented
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From this reading I had as lief take a walk through Cornhill, as to go to the new-invented moral lectures.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
shop-signs
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From this reading Boston shop-signs in 1789.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
having a supporting base
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
carry out
From this reading I had as lief take a walk through Cornhill, as to go to the new-invented moral lectures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I had as lief take a walk through Cornhill, as to go to the new-invented moral lectures.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I had as lief take a walk through Cornhill, as to go to the new-invented moral lectures.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To read the signs in this town is a delicate, sentimental repast.--I hope _Bostonians_ will never complain of want of amusement, while there is one sign standing.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Herald of Freedom._ * * * * * A CURIOUS WOMAN.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If I had time, I would certainly consult _Milton_, to see how he has _arranged_ matters in his description of _chaos_.--I doubt not I could there get a _hint_ for two whole chapters.
