Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A CAMPAIGN UNDER GENERAL BRADDOCK.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

something added to another thing but not an essential part of it

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

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

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

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

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

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

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

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

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

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From this reading A CAMPAIGN UNDER GENERAL BRADDOCK.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Scarcely had he entered upon his rural occupations, however, when the service of his country once more called him to the field.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading A CAMPAIGN UNDER GENERAL BRADDOCK.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

deem to be

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Scarcely had he entered upon his rural occupations, however, when the service of his country once more called him to the field.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

first in order of birth

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Scarcely had he entered upon his rural occupations, however, when the service of his country once more called him to the field.

divisible by two

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

at any time

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

in a faithful manner

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

a social unit living together

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Scarcely had he entered upon his rural occupations, however, when the service of his country once more called him to the field.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A CAMPAIGN UNDER GENERAL BRADDOCK.

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

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Scarcely had he entered upon his rural occupations, however, when the service of his country once more called him to the field.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

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

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Scarcely had he entered upon his rural occupations, however, when the service of his country once more called him to the field.

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

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

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

From this reading Scarcely had he entered upon his rural occupations, however, when the service of his country once more called him to the field.

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

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

attach to a support

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Scarcely had he entered upon his rural occupations, however, when the service of his country once more called him to the field.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

on one occasion

From this reading Scarcely had he entered upon his rural occupations, however, when the service of his country once more called him to the field.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading Scarcely had he entered upon his rural occupations, however, when the service of his country once more called him to the field.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely had he entered upon his rural occupations, however, when the service of his country once more called him to the field.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Scarcely had he entered upon his rural occupations, however, when the service of his country once more called him to the field.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

a male human offspring

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

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

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

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

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A CAMPAIGN UNDER GENERAL BRADDOCK.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Scarcely had he entered upon his rural occupations, however, when the service of his country once more called him to the field.

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

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

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

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

possessive form of “washington” — the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading Having resigned his commission, and disengaged himself from public affairs, Washington's first care was to visit his mother, inquire into the state of domestic concerns, and attend to the welfare of his brothers and sisters.

at the time that

From this reading Scarcely had he entered upon his rural occupations, however, when the service of his country once more called him to the field.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.

which person or people

From this reading In these matters he was ever his mother's adjunct and counsellor, discharging faithfully the duties of an eldest son, who should consider himself a second father to the family.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading He now took up his abode at Mount Vernon, and prepared to engage in those agricultural pursuits, for which, even in his youthful days, he had as keen a relish as for the profession of arms.