1770
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From this reading Without further preface, Grandfather began the story of THE BOSTON MASSACRE It was now the 3d of March, 1770.
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From this reading Without further preface, Grandfather began the story of THE BOSTON MASSACRE It was now the 3d of March, 1770.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
Alice
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From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
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 It was one that did more to heighten the quarrel between England and America, than any thing that had yet occurred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was one that did more to heighten the quarrel between England and America, than any thing that had yet occurred.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sunset music of the British regiments was heard, as usual, throughout the town.
auditorsnounUS /ˈɑːdətərz/
plural of “auditor” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Without further preface, Grandfather began the story of THE BOSTON MASSACRE It was now the 3d of March, 1770.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Without further preface, Grandfather began the story of THE BOSTON MASSACRE It was now the 3d of March, 1770.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The sunset music of the British regiments was heard, as usual, throughout the town.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Without further preface, Grandfather began the story of THE BOSTON MASSACRE It was now the 3d of March, 1770.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was one that did more to heighten the quarrel between England and America, than any thing that had yet occurred.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It was one that did more to heighten the quarrel between England and America, than any thing that had yet occurred.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
communicated in words
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Without further preface, Grandfather began the story of THE BOSTON MASSACRE It was now the 3d of March, 1770.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Without further preface, Grandfather began the story of THE BOSTON MASSACRE It was now the 3d of March, 1770.
Grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The sunset music of the British regiments was heard, as usual, throughout the town.
heightenverbUS /ˈhaɪtən/
become more extreme
From this reading It was one that did more to heighten the quarrel between England and America, than any thing that had yet occurred.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one that did more to heighten the quarrel between England and America, than any thing that had yet occurred.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
immediately past
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
march in a procession
From this reading Without further preface, Grandfather began the story of THE BOSTON MASSACRE It was now the 3d of March, 1770.
MASSACREverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading Without further preface, Grandfather began the story of THE BOSTON MASSACRE It was now the 3d of March, 1770.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was one that did more to heighten the quarrel between England and America, than any thing that had yet occurred.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The sunset music of the British regiments was heard, as usual, throughout the town.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Without further preface, Grandfather began the story of THE BOSTON MASSACRE It was now the 3d of March, 1770.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It was one that did more to heighten the quarrel between England and America, than any thing that had yet occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one that did more to heighten the quarrel between England and America, than any thing that had yet occurred.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Without further preface, Grandfather began the story of THE BOSTON MASSACRE It was now the 3d of March, 1770.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
an angry dispute
From this reading It was one that did more to heighten the quarrel between England and America, than any thing that had yet occurred.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading The sunset music of the British regiments was heard, as usual, throughout the town.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Without further preface, Grandfather began the story of THE BOSTON MASSACRE It was now the 3d of March, 1770.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading The sunset music of the British regiments was heard, as usual, throughout the town.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was one that did more to heighten the quarrel between England and America, than any thing that had yet occurred.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was one that did more to heighten the quarrel between England and America, than any thing that had yet occurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
a special situation
From this reading It was one that did more to heighten the quarrel between England and America, than any thing that had yet occurred.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The sunset music of the British regiments was heard, as usual, throughout the town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The sunset music of the British regiments was heard, as usual, throughout the town.
town's-people
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From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The sunset music of the British regiments was heard, as usual, throughout the town.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had given the above description of the enmity between the town’s-people and the soldiers, in order to prepare the minds of his auditors for a very terrible event.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Little Alice, by her last remark, proved herself a good judge of what was expressed by the tones of Grandfather’s voice.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without further preface, Grandfather began the story of THE BOSTON MASSACRE It was now the 3d of March, 1770.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was one that did more to heighten the quarrel between England and America, than any thing that had yet occurred.
