Chapter X

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From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

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From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

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

From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

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

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

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

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

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From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

possessive form of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth

From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading On the next, perhaps, the cousins would go into the city.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading On the next, perhaps, the cousins would go into the city.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day the latter would ride to Germantown.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

apart from; not including

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem

From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

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From this reading One day the latter would ride to Germantown.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On the next, perhaps, the cousins would go into the city.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

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

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On the next, perhaps, the cousins would go into the city.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

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

From this reading One day the latter would ride to Germantown.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

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From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading On the next, perhaps, the cousins would go into the city.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the next, perhaps, the cousins would go into the city.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day the latter would ride to Germantown.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

by chance

From this reading On the next, perhaps, the cousins would go into the city.

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From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur

From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

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From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

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From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading One day the latter would ride to Germantown.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

cut with a saw

From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

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

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

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

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

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

From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

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

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

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

From this reading One day the latter would ride to Germantown.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

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

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

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

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT THE PORCUPINE SAW AT CHEW HOUSE During the days that followed, Nat Brewster saw a great deal of Ezra Prentiss.

at the time that

From this reading On the very next day, the famous Suffolk resolves were passed at Milton, Massachusetts; on the 17th a rider arrived in Philadelphia bearing a copy of this document to the Congress, and when a hint of the radical nature of the resolutions became known, the city was in a state of feverish suspense.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On September 5th, the Congress met for the first time, at Carpenter’s Hall, with Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, as its president and with representatives present from every colony except Georgia.

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

From this reading One day the latter would ride to Germantown.