used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Besides, as he was brother-in-law of Andrew Oliver, the people now felt a particular dislike to him."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides, as he was brother-in-law of Andrew Oliver, the people now felt a particular dislike to him."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson," continued Grandfather, "now began to be unquiet in our old chair.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson," continued Grandfather, "now began to be unquiet in our old chair.
dearly loved
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, as he was brother-in-law of Andrew Oliver, the people now felt a particular dislike to him."
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading Besides, as he was brother-in-law of Andrew Oliver, the people now felt a particular dislike to him."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the time was come, when he could not be a friend to the people, without ceasing to be a friend to the king.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
ceasingverbUS /ˈsiːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading But the time was come, when he could not be a friend to the people, without ceasing to be a friend to the king.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson," continued Grandfather, "now began to be unquiet in our old chair.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the time was come, when he could not be a friend to the people, without ceasing to be a friend to the king.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson," continued Grandfather, "now began to be unquiet in our old chair.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the time was come, when he could not be a friend to the people, without ceasing to be a friend to the king.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Besides, as he was brother-in-law of Andrew Oliver, the people now felt a particular dislike to him."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Besides, as he was brother-in-law of Andrew Oliver, the people now felt a particular dislike to him."
at a previous time
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading "Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson," continued Grandfather, "now began to be unquiet in our old chair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Besides, as he was brother-in-law of Andrew Oliver, the people now felt a particular dislike to him."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
HutchinsonnounUS /ˈhʌtʃɪnsən/
American colonist (born in England) who was banished from Boston for her religious views (1591-1643)
From this reading "Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson," continued Grandfather, "now began to be unquiet in our old chair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson," continued Grandfather, "now began to be unquiet in our old chair.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading But the time was come, when he could not be a friend to the people, without ceasing to be a friend to the king.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
Lieutenant-Governor
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From this reading "Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson," continued Grandfather, "now began to be unquiet in our old chair.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the time was come, when he could not be a friend to the people, without ceasing to be a friend to the king.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson," continued Grandfather, "now began to be unquiet in our old chair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson," continued Grandfather, "now began to be unquiet in our old chair.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading Besides, as he was brother-in-law of Andrew Oliver, the people now felt a particular dislike to him."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson," continued Grandfather, "now began to be unquiet in our old chair.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Besides, as he was brother-in-law of Andrew Oliver, the people now felt a particular dislike to him."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had formerly been much respected and beloved by the people, and had often proved himself a friend to their interests.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But the time was come, when he could not be a friend to the people, without ceasing to be a friend to the king.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson," continued Grandfather, "now began to be unquiet in our old chair.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
unquietadjective
characterized by unrest or disorder
From this reading "Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson," continued Grandfather, "now began to be unquiet in our old chair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the time was come, when he could not be a friend to the people, without ceasing to be a friend to the king.
at the time that
From this reading But the time was come, when he could not be a friend to the people, without ceasing to be a friend to the king.
which person or people
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But the time was come, when he could not be a friend to the people, without ceasing to be a friend to the king.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading It was pretty generally understood, that Hutchinson would act according to the king’s wishes, right or wrong, like most of the other gentlemen who held offices under the crown.
