1864
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From this reading I brought down my narrative in the preceding chapter to about August, 1864.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I brought down my narrative in the preceding chapter to about August, 1864.
(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 All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading I brought down my narrative in the preceding chapter to about August, 1864.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I brought down my narrative in the preceding chapter to about August, 1864.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When September came, Sabbath school celebrations, and picnics of various clubs were frequently held in groves near Utica.
cannot
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From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
celebrationsnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃənz/
plural of “celebration” — a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading When September came, Sabbath school celebrations, and picnics of various clubs were frequently held in groves near Utica.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading I brought down my narrative in the preceding chapter to about August, 1864.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading When September came, Sabbath school celebrations, and picnics of various clubs were frequently held in groves near Utica.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I brought down my narrative in the preceding chapter to about August, 1864.
the act of consuming food
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading To these, some of the patients had frequent invitations to go.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When September came, Sabbath school celebrations, and picnics of various clubs were frequently held in groves near Utica.
usually; as a rule
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To these, some of the patients had frequent invitations to go.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading When September came, Sabbath school celebrations, and picnics of various clubs were frequently held in groves near Utica.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To these, some of the patients had frequent invitations to go.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading When September came, Sabbath school celebrations, and picnics of various clubs were frequently held in groves near Utica.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I brought down my narrative in the preceding chapter to about August, 1864.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I brought down my narrative in the preceding chapter to about August, 1864.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading To these, some of the patients had frequent invitations to go.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I brought down my narrative in the preceding chapter to about August, 1864.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 I brought down my narrative in the preceding chapter to about August, 1864.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When September came, Sabbath school celebrations, and picnics of various clubs were frequently held in groves near Utica.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When September came, Sabbath school celebrations, and picnics of various clubs were frequently held in groves near Utica.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading To these, some of the patients had frequent invitations to go.
picnicsnounUS /ˈpɪknɪks/
plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading When September came, Sabbath school celebrations, and picnics of various clubs were frequently held in groves near Utica.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading I brought down my narrative in the preceding chapter to about August, 1864.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading When September came, Sabbath school celebrations, and picnics of various clubs were frequently held in groves near Utica.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
express in words
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
an educational institution
From this reading When September came, Sabbath school celebrations, and picnics of various clubs were frequently held in groves near Utica.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading When September came, Sabbath school celebrations, and picnics of various clubs were frequently held in groves near Utica.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I brought down my narrative in the preceding chapter to about August, 1864.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To these, some of the patients had frequent invitations to go.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I brought down my narrative in the preceding chapter to about August, 1864.
UticanounUS /ˈjuːtəkə/
a city in central New York
From this reading When September came, Sabbath school celebrations, and picnics of various clubs were frequently held in groves near Utica.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading When September came, Sabbath school celebrations, and picnics of various clubs were frequently held in groves near Utica.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When September came, Sabbath school celebrations, and picnics of various clubs were frequently held in groves near Utica.
at the time that
From this reading When September came, Sabbath school celebrations, and picnics of various clubs were frequently held in groves near Utica.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I was generally invited to go to these, and frequently went, but I cannot say that I enjoyed them, I could enjoy nothing of this kind while known as a lunatic, in a lunatic asylum.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading All things went on in about the same monotonous manner, taking medicine three times a day, eating three meals, working some in the field and walking out with the attendants.
