used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading One day, long before the Stamp Act, he passed the Gazette office, when the prosperous editor appeared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One day, long before the Stamp Act, he passed the Gazette office, when the prosperous editor appeared.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading CALAMITY AND THE TEARING DOWN OF THE KING'S ARMS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One day, long before the Stamp Act, he passed the Gazette office, when the prosperous editor appeared.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
CALAMITYnounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, long before the Stamp Act, he passed the Gazette office, when the prosperous editor appeared.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CALAMITY AND THE TEARING DOWN OF THE KING'S ARMS.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading One day, long before the Stamp Act, he passed the Gazette office, when the prosperous editor appeared.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading OUR gentlemanly friend Mr. Calamity was now very, very old, long past the milestone of eighty.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading OUR gentlemanly friend Mr. Calamity was now very, very old, long past the milestone of eighty.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading One day, long before the Stamp Act, he passed the Gazette office, when the prosperous editor appeared.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading OUR gentlemanly friend Mr. Calamity was now very, very old, long past the milestone of eighty.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
lengtheningnounUS /ˈleŋθənɪŋ/
the act of prolonging something
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading OUR gentlemanly friend Mr. Calamity was now very, very old, long past the milestone of eighty.
milestonenounUS /ˈmaɪlstoʊn/
stone post at side of a road to show distances
From this reading OUR gentlemanly friend Mr. Calamity was now very, very old, long past the milestone of eighty.
a form of address for a man
From this reading OLD MR.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading OUR gentlemanly friend Mr. Calamity was now very, very old, long past the milestone of eighty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CALAMITY AND THE TEARING DOWN OF THE KING'S ARMS.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading One day, long before the Stamp Act, he passed the Gazette office, when the prosperous editor appeared.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD MR.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, long before the Stamp Act, he passed the Gazette office, when the prosperous editor appeared.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR gentlemanly friend Mr. Calamity was now very, very old, long past the milestone of eighty.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading One day, long before the Stamp Act, he passed the Gazette office, when the prosperous editor appeared.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading OUR gentlemanly friend Mr. Calamity was now very, very old, long past the milestone of eighty.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
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 As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading One day, long before the Stamp Act, he passed the Gazette office, when the prosperous editor appeared.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
shunnedverbUS /ʃʌnd/
inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
StampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading One day, long before the Stamp Act, he passed the Gazette office, when the prosperous editor appeared.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
TEARINGnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading CALAMITY AND THE TEARING DOWN OF THE KING'S ARMS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CALAMITY AND THE TEARING DOWN OF THE KING'S ARMS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.
precisely as stated
From this reading OUR gentlemanly friend Mr. Calamity was now very, very old, long past the milestone of eighty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUR gentlemanly friend Mr. Calamity was now very, very old, long past the milestone of eighty.
at the time that
From this reading As Philadelphia grew, the streets lengthening, the fine houses rising higher and higher, he began to doubt that he was a prophet, and he shunned Benjamin Franklin when the latter was in the country.