from one side of something to the other
From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS The Nicholets and the Endicotts had been sworn allies for generations.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS The Nicholets and the Endicotts had been sworn allies for generations.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Their forebears had perhaps helped each other burn witches and slaughter Indians in the ancient days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS The Nicholets and the Endicotts had been sworn allies for generations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Basicly the families were even now as puritanical as the Sacred Codfish.
Basicly
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From this reading Basicly the families were even now as puritanical as the Sacred Codfish.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Their genealogical roots were entwined in early Massachusetts Bay history.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS The Nicholets and the Endicotts had been sworn allies for generations.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Their forebears had perhaps helped each other burn witches and slaughter Indians in the ancient days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
Codfishnoun
lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached
From this reading Basicly the families were even now as puritanical as the Sacred Codfish.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Their forebears had perhaps helped each other burn witches and slaughter Indians in the ancient days.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Their forebears had perhaps helped each other burn witches and slaughter Indians in the ancient days.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Their genealogical roots were entwined in early Massachusetts Bay history.
Endicotts
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From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS The Nicholets and the Endicotts had been sworn allies for generations.
entwinedverbUS /enˈtwaɪnd/
past form of “entwine” — tie or link together
From this reading Their genealogical roots were entwined in early Massachusetts Bay history.
divisible by two
From this reading Basicly the families were even now as puritanical as the Sacred Codfish.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Basicly the families were even now as puritanical as the Sacred Codfish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS The Nicholets and the Endicotts had been sworn allies for generations.
forebearsnounUS /ˈfɔːrberz/
plural of “forebear” — a person from whom you are descended
From this reading Their forebears had perhaps helped each other burn witches and slaughter Indians in the ancient days.
genealogicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːniɑːˈlɔːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to genealogy
From this reading Their genealogical roots were entwined in early Massachusetts Bay history.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS The Nicholets and the Endicotts had been sworn allies for generations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS The Nicholets and the Endicotts had been sworn allies for generations.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Their forebears had perhaps helped each other burn witches and slaughter Indians in the ancient days.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Their genealogical roots were entwined in early Massachusetts Bay history.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their genealogical roots were entwined in early Massachusetts Bay history.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Their forebears had perhaps helped each other burn witches and slaughter Indians in the ancient days.
interferingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Their genealogical roots were entwined in early Massachusetts Bay history.
Nicholets
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From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS The Nicholets and the Endicotts had been sworn allies for generations.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Basicly the families were even now as puritanical as the Sacred Codfish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Their forebears had perhaps helped each other burn witches and slaughter Indians in the ancient days.
other's
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From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
by chance
From this reading Their forebears had perhaps helped each other burn witches and slaughter Indians in the ancient days.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
puritanicaladjectiveUS /ˌpjʊrəˈtænɪkəl/
of or relating to Puritans or Puritanism
From this reading Basicly the families were even now as puritanical as the Sacred Codfish.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading Their genealogical roots were entwined in early Massachusetts Bay history.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Basicly the families were even now as puritanical as the Sacred Codfish.
not often
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading Their forebears had perhaps helped each other burn witches and slaughter Indians in the ancient days.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS The Nicholets and the Endicotts had been sworn allies for generations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS The Nicholets and the Endicotts had been sworn allies for generations.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their genealogical roots were entwined in early Massachusetts Bay history.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their genealogical roots were entwined in early Massachusetts Bay history.
witchesnounUS /ˈwɪtʃəz/
plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading Their forebears had perhaps helped each other burn witches and slaughter Indians in the ancient days.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
a late time of life
From this reading ACROSS THE YEARS The Nicholets and the Endicotts had been sworn allies for generations.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet under ordinary circumstances the Endicotts and the Nicholets, although living side by side, would seldom think of interfering in—or even discussing—each other’s private affairs.
