Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading In fact, no other religious attendance was possible, without a Sabbath journey too long for the well-used farm-horses.

in actual fact

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

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

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading In fact, no other religious attendance was possible, without a Sabbath journey too long for the well-used farm-horses.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

put on clothes

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

an abstract part of something

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

divisible by two

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, no other religious attendance was possible, without a Sabbath journey too long for the well-used farm-horses.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In fact, no other religious attendance was possible, without a Sabbath journey too long for the well-used farm-horses.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In fact, no other religious attendance was possible, without a Sabbath journey too long for the well-used farm-horses.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

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

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading In fact, no other religious attendance was possible, without a Sabbath journey too long for the well-used farm-horses.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading OLD KENNETT MEETING.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In fact, no other religious attendance was possible, without a Sabbath journey too long for the well-used farm-horses.

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 The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading OLD KENNETT MEETING.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

not any; not one

From this reading In fact, no other religious attendance was possible, without a Sabbath journey too long for the well-used farm-horses.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading OLD KENNETT MEETING.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In fact, no other religious attendance was possible, without a Sabbath journey too long for the well-used farm-horses.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In fact, no other religious attendance was possible, without a Sabbath journey too long for the well-used farm-horses.

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

past form of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

a Christian sect founded by George Fox about 1660; commonly called Quakers

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

in a regular manner

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading In fact, no other religious attendance was possible, without a Sabbath journey too long for the well-used farm-horses.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading In fact, no other religious attendance was possible, without a Sabbath journey too long for the well-used farm-horses.

a subdivision of a larger religious group

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

coming after or following

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

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

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

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

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

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

From this reading On the Sunday succeeding his return, Gilbert Potter proposed to his mother that they should attend the Friends' Meeting at Old Kennett.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In fact, no other religious attendance was possible, without a Sabbath journey too long for the well-used farm-horses.

in the direction of

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

characterized by variety

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

precisely as stated

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.

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

From this reading In fact, no other religious attendance was possible, without a Sabbath journey too long for the well-used farm-horses.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In fact, no other religious attendance was possible, without a Sabbath journey too long for the well-used farm-horses.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

which person or people

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Quaker element, we have already stated, largely predominated in this part of the county; and even the many families who were not actually members of the sect were strongly colored with its peculiar characteristics.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In fact, no other religious attendance was possible, without a Sabbath journey too long for the well-used farm-horses.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading Though not generally using “the plain speech” among themselves, they invariably did so towards Quakers, varied but little from the latter in dress and habits, and, with very few exceptions, regularly attended their worship.