used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately, after another consultation with Dr. Warren, the boy took up the work that had been assigned to him.
(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 IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Immediately, after another consultation with Dr. Warren, the boy took up the work that had been assigned to him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The artisans of Boston have refused to undertake the building, and so bricklayers, masons, plasterers and carpenters are largely in demand.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
artisansnounUS /ˈɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading The artisans of Boston have refused to undertake the building, and so bricklayers, masons, plasterers and carpenters are largely in demand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Immediately, after another consultation with Dr. Warren, the boy took up the work that had been assigned to him.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Immediately, after another consultation with Dr. Warren, the boy took up the work that had been assigned to him.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
a youthful male person
From this reading Immediately, after another consultation with Dr. Warren, the boy took up the work that had been assigned to him.
Brewster
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From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
bricklayersnounUS /ˈbrɪkleɪərz/
plural of “bricklayer” — a craftsman skilled in building with bricks
From this reading The artisans of Boston have refused to undertake the building, and so bricklayers, masons, plasterers and carpenters are largely in demand.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The artisans of Boston have refused to undertake the building, and so bricklayers, masons, plasterers and carpenters are largely in demand.
carpentersnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading The artisans of Boston have refused to undertake the building, and so bricklayers, masons, plasterers and carpenters are largely in demand.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Immediately, after another consultation with Dr. Warren, the boy took up the work that had been assigned to him.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The artisans of Boston have refused to undertake the building, and so bricklayers, masons, plasterers and carpenters are largely in demand.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
Dr
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From this reading Immediately, after another consultation with Dr. Warren, the boy took up the work that had been assigned to him.
DragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Immediately, after another consultation with Dr. Warren, the boy took up the work that had been assigned to him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The artisans of Boston have refused to undertake the building, and so bricklayers, masons, plasterers and carpenters are largely in demand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Immediately, after another consultation with Dr. Warren, the boy took up the work that had been assigned to him.
how
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From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately, after another consultation with Dr. Warren, the boy took up the work that had been assigned to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The artisans of Boston have refused to undertake the building, and so bricklayers, masons, plasterers and carpenters are largely in demand.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
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 IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
masonsnounUS /ˈmeɪsənz/
plural of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading The artisans of Boston have refused to undertake the building, and so bricklayers, masons, plasterers and carpenters are largely in demand.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
Nat
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From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
absolutely essential
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
PASSESnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
plasterers
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From this reading The artisans of Boston have refused to undertake the building, and so bricklayers, masons, plasterers and carpenters are largely in demand.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The artisans of Boston have refused to undertake the building, and so bricklayers, masons, plasterers and carpenters are largely in demand.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
RevereverbUS /rɪˈvɪr/
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The artisans of Boston have refused to undertake the building, and so bricklayers, masons, plasterers and carpenters are largely in demand.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
carry out
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “One of the most pressing needs of the British army now encamped in Boston,” said the doctor, “is for barracks to shelter them during the coming winter.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Immediately, after another consultation with Dr. Warren, the boy took up the work that had been assigned to him.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading The artisans of Boston have refused to undertake the building, and so bricklayers, masons, plasterers and carpenters are largely in demand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
the topmost one of two
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
precisely as stated
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Immediately, after another consultation with Dr. Warren, the boy took up the work that had been assigned to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
at the time that
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH A WINTER PASSES, BRINGING MANY THINGS The very next night, Nat Brewster was admitted with all due formality to membership of that devoted band of patriots known as the “Sons of Liberty,” of which Paul Revere was a leading spirit.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Immediately, after another consultation with Dr. Warren, the boy took up the work that had been assigned to him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This organization met in one of the upper rooms of the “Green Dragon,” and the young mountaineer was astonished to find how complete were their plans of resistance should the time come when it should be necessary to take up arms.
