1793
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From this reading JUNE, 1793.
28
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From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
53
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From this reading I had an altitude at noon, which made us in 53.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a necessary portion of time allotted for refreshment, each began his respective work.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
(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 At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading After a necessary portion of time allotted for refreshment, each began his respective work.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading I had an altitude at noon, which made us in 53.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had an altitude at noon, which made us in 53.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After a necessary portion of time allotted for refreshment, each began his respective work.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
collectorsnounUS /kəˈlektərz/
plural of “collector” — a person who collects things
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After a necessary portion of time allotted for refreshment, each began his respective work.
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 _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
apart from; not including
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
gumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had an altitude at noon, which made us in 53.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After a necessary portion of time allotted for refreshment, each began his respective work.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had an altitude at noon, which made us in 53.
of the present time and place
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading JUNE, 1793.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I had an altitude at noon, which made us in 53.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
absolutely essential
From this reading After a necessary portion of time allotted for refreshment, each began his respective work.
the middle of the day
From this reading I had an altitude at noon, which made us in 53.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
come into possession of
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading After a necessary portion of time allotted for refreshment, each began his respective work.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading After a necessary portion of time allotted for refreshment, each began his respective work.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading After a necessary portion of time allotted for refreshment, each began his respective work.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a necessary portion of time allotted for refreshment, each began his respective work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had an altitude at noon, which made us in 53.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
watape
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From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At two in the afternoon they all returned successful, except the collectors of gum, and of that article it was feared we should not obtain here a sufficient supply for our immediate wants.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had an altitude at noon, which made us in 53.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading _Friday, 28._--At a very early hour of the morning every man was employed in making preparations for building another canoe, and different parties went in search of wood, watape, and gum.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading After a necessary portion of time allotted for refreshment, each began his respective work.
