used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had received a promise of marriage from Jessica, and he was also soon to start with William Phips for the Spaniards’ country.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “AS WATER UNTO WINE” Three months afterwards George Gering was joyfully preparing to take two voyages.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
in addition
From this reading He had received a promise of marriage from Jessica, and he was also soon to start with William Phips for the Spaniards’ country.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had received a promise of marriage from Jessica, and he was also soon to start with William Phips for the Spaniards’ country.
angrieradjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡriər/
comparative of “angry” — feeling or showing anger
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “AS WATER UNTO WINE” Three months afterwards George Gering was joyfully preparing to take two voyages.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading His return to New York with the news of the capture of the Hudson’s Bay posts brought consternation.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His return to New York with the news of the capture of the Hudson’s Bay posts brought consternation.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading His return to New York with the news of the capture of the Hudson’s Bay posts brought consternation.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading His return to New York with the news of the capture of the Hudson’s Bay posts brought consternation.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had received a promise of marriage from Jessica, and he was also soon to start with William Phips for the Spaniards’ country.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had received a promise of marriage from Jessica, and he was also soon to start with William Phips for the Spaniards’ country.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “AS WATER UNTO WINE” Three months afterwards George Gering was joyfully preparing to take two voyages.
Gering
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From this reading “AS WATER UNTO WINE” Three months afterwards George Gering was joyfully preparing to take two voyages.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
a young female
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
coins made of gold
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had received a promise of marriage from Jessica, and he was also soon to start with William Phips for the Spaniards’ country.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
Hudson'snounUS /ˈhʌdsənz/
possessive form of “hudson” — a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading His return to New York with the news of the capture of the Hudson’s Bay posts brought consternation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
Jessica
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From this reading He had received a promise of marriage from Jessica, and he was also soon to start with William Phips for the Spaniards’ country.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading “AS WATER UNTO WINE” Three months afterwards George Gering was joyfully preparing to take two voyages.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He had received a promise of marriage from Jessica, and he was also soon to start with William Phips for the Spaniards’ country.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
the force of workers available
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading “AS WATER UNTO WINE” Three months afterwards George Gering was joyfully preparing to take two voyages.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His return to New York with the news of the capture of the Hudson’s Bay posts brought consternation.
information about recent and important events
From this reading His return to New York with the news of the capture of the Hudson’s Bay posts brought consternation.
Nicholls
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From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had received a promise of marriage from Jessica, and he was also soon to start with William Phips for the Spaniards’ country.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
Phips
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From this reading He had received a promise of marriage from Jessica, and he was also soon to start with William Phips for the Spaniards’ country.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading His return to New York with the news of the capture of the Hudson’s Bay posts brought consternation.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading “AS WATER UNTO WINE” Three months afterwards George Gering was joyfully preparing to take two voyages.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had received a promise of marriage from Jessica, and he was also soon to start with William Phips for the Spaniards’ country.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He had received a promise of marriage from Jessica, and he was also soon to start with William Phips for the Spaniards’ country.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His return to New York with the news of the capture of the Hudson’s Bay posts brought consternation.
Richard
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From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
in the near future
From this reading He had received a promise of marriage from Jessica, and he was also soon to start with William Phips for the Spaniards’ country.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading He had received a promise of marriage from Jessica, and he was also soon to start with William Phips for the Spaniards’ country.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had received a promise of marriage from Jessica, and he was also soon to start with William Phips for the Spaniards’ country.
carry out
From this reading “AS WATER UNTO WINE” Three months afterwards George Gering was joyfully preparing to take two voyages.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “AS WATER UNTO WINE” Three months afterwards George Gering was joyfully preparing to take two voyages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “AS WATER UNTO WINE” Three months afterwards George Gering was joyfully preparing to take two voyages.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “AS WATER UNTO WINE” Three months afterwards George Gering was joyfully preparing to take two voyages.
UNTOprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading “AS WATER UNTO WINE” Three months afterwards George Gering was joyfully preparing to take two voyages.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading “AS WATER UNTO WINE” Three months afterwards George Gering was joyfully preparing to take two voyages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “AS WATER UNTO WINE” Three months afterwards George Gering was joyfully preparing to take two voyages.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading “AS WATER UNTO WINE” Three months afterwards George Gering was joyfully preparing to take two voyages.
William
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From this reading He had received a promise of marriage from Jessica, and he was also soon to start with William Phips for the Spaniards’ country.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading “AS WATER UNTO WINE” Three months afterwards George Gering was joyfully preparing to take two voyages.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps, indeed, his keen taste for the one had much to do with his eagerness for the other--though most men find getting gold as cheerful as getting married.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There was no angrier man in all America than Colonel Richard Nicholls; there was perhaps no girl in all the world more agitated than Jessica, then a guest at Government House.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading His return to New York with the news of the capture of the Hudson’s Bay posts brought consternation.
