Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading Since 1636 the family had pieced out its existence in the New World, tenaciously clinging to many of its old-country habits.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading They frankly regarded themselves as the elect of earth, if not of Heaven, always, however, with a becoming modesty.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They frankly regarded themselves as the elect of earth, if not of Heaven, always, however, with a becoming modesty.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading They frankly regarded themselves as the elect of earth, if not of Heaven, always, however, with a becoming modesty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

an occurrence of something

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Since 1636 the family had pieced out its existence in the New World, tenaciously clinging to many of its old-country habits.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

the wife of your son

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading They frankly regarded themselves as the elect of earth, if not of Heaven, always, however, with a becoming modesty.

select by a vote for an office or membership

From this reading They frankly regarded themselves as the elect of earth, if not of Heaven, always, however, with a becoming modesty.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Since 1636 the family had pieced out its existence in the New World, tenaciously clinging to many of its old-country habits.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

a social unit living together

From this reading Since 1636 the family had pieced out its existence in the New World, tenaciously clinging to many of its old-country habits.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading They frankly regarded themselves as the elect of earth, if not of Heaven, always, however, with a becoming modesty.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Since 1636 the family had pieced out its existence in the New World, tenaciously clinging to many of its old-country habits.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

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From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

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From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading They frankly regarded themselves as the elect of earth, if not of Heaven, always, however, with a becoming modesty.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading They frankly regarded themselves as the elect of earth, if not of Heaven, always, however, with a becoming modesty.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

express or state indirectly

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Since 1636 the family had pieced out its existence in the New World, tenaciously clinging to many of its old-country habits.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

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From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Since 1636 the family had pieced out its existence in the New World, tenaciously clinging to many of its old-country habits.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading They frankly regarded themselves as the elect of earth, if not of Heaven, always, however, with a becoming modesty.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Since 1636 the family had pieced out its existence in the New World, tenaciously clinging to many of its old-country habits.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

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From this reading Since 1636 the family had pieced out its existence in the New World, tenaciously clinging to many of its old-country habits.

on one occasion

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Since 1636 the family had pieced out its existence in the New World, tenaciously clinging to many of its old-country habits.

past form of “piece” — to join or unite the pieces of

From this reading Since 1636 the family had pieced out its existence in the New World, tenaciously clinging to many of its old-country habits.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading They frankly regarded themselves as the elect of earth, if not of Heaven, always, however, with a becoming modesty.

unusual or striking

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since 1636 the family had pieced out its existence in the New World, tenaciously clinging to many of its old-country habits.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

with obstinate determination

From this reading Since 1636 the family had pieced out its existence in the New World, tenaciously clinging to many of its old-country habits.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

a special situation

From this reading A daughter-in-law was once reported as saying that it would have been a good thing if some Hambleton had embarked in trade, since in that case they might have been saved from devoting themselves exclusively to an illustration of polite poverty.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading It had kept the _b_ in the family name, for instance; it had kept the name itself out of trade, and it had indulged its love of country life at the expense of more than one Hambleton fortune.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They frankly regarded themselves as the elect of earth, if not of Heaven, always, however, with a becoming modesty.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Since 1636 the family had pieced out its existence in the New World, tenaciously clinging to many of its old-country habits.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading HAMBLETON OF LYNN The Hambletons of Lynn had not distinguished themselves, in late generations at least, by remarkable deeds, though their deportment was such as to imply that they could if they would.