used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
a quantity of money
From this reading AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
charterverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrtər/
hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
true confidential information
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
Donner
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From this reading AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
Donner's
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From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
dynastynounUS /ˈdaɪnəsti/
a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
an opposing military force
From this reading OVERTURES FROM THE ENEMY.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading He nursed his preparations till they grew and flourished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OVERTURES FROM THE ENEMY.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He nursed his preparations till they grew and flourished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He nursed his preparations till they grew and flourished.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
of great significance or value
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
laboriouslyadverbUS /ləˈbɔːriəsli/
in a laborious manner
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
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 AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
not any; not one
From this reading AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading He nursed his preparations till they grew and flourished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
OVERTURESnounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃʊrz/
plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
From this reading OVERTURES FROM THE ENEMY.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
permeatedverbUS /ˈpɜːrmieɪtɪd/
past form of “permeate” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
procrastinationnounUS /prəˌkræstəˈneɪʃən/
the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or defering an action to a later time
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
established beyond doubt
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
PuritansnounUS /ˈpjʊrətənz/
plural of “puritan” — a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
putting-off
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From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
subscribedadjectiveUS /səbˈskraɪbd/
(of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OVERTURES FROM THE ENEMY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He nursed his preparations till they grew and flourished.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
up to a particular time
From this reading He nursed his preparations till they grew and flourished.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AGAINST his long journey across the Atlantic, David Donner made preparations that consumed no small amount of time.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
precisely as stated
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading As a matter of fact, the Puritans had acquired the arts of procrastination patiently and laboriously, for this had proved their most efficient weapon of defense, in those days of struggling against the Stuart dynasty, and therefore the cream of the putting-off science permeated the very being of David Donner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
which person or people
From this reading A sufficient quantity of money had been subscribed by the patriots who were so concerned for the charter, but this was one of the least important details of Donner’s contemplated venture.
