1781
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From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
4th
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From this reading He settled Frank as he wished, and returned on the 4th of October, 1781.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
divisible by two
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
Exeter
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From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
a social unit living together
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
Francis
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From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He settled Frank as he wished, and returned on the 4th of October, 1781.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
HartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
plural of “hart” — United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
immediately past
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading He settled Frank as he wished, and returned on the 4th of October, 1781.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He settled Frank as he wished, and returned on the 4th of October, 1781.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
by chance
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
compacted by ironing
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He settled Frank as he wished, and returned on the 4th of October, 1781.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He settled Frank as he wished, and returned on the 4th of October, 1781.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
a male human offspring
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
carry out
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He arrived at Exeter about six o'clock, and was pressed to take a bed there by the friendly family of the Harts; but he refused, and, to avoid their entreaties, he told them that he had never been superstitious, but that the night before he had had a dream, which had made a deep impression on him.
in the direction of
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
which person or people
From this reading 'Towards the latter end of September, 1781, my father went to Plymouth with my brother Francis, who was to go out as' (a) 'midshipman under Admiral Graves--a friend of my father's.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He settled Frank as he wished, and returned on the 4th of October, 1781.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Whether with or without the intention of nature, S. T. C. was fated to be the last of his family.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He was the tenth child of the second flock, and possibly there might have been an eleventh or even a twentieth, but for the following termination of his father's career, which we give in the words of his son.
