Chapter XXXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A WOMAN SCORNED.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading His attorney-general was ordered to draw up a charter, on the broad lines suggested by the American council.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

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From this reading His attorney-general was ordered to draw up a charter, on the broad lines suggested by the American council.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading His attorney-general was ordered to draw up a charter, on the broad lines suggested by the American council.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His attorney-general was ordered to draw up a charter, on the broad lines suggested by the American council.

hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

From this reading His attorney-general was ordered to draw up a charter, on the broad lines suggested by the American council.

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From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

in a systematic or consistent manner

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading His attorney-general was ordered to draw up a charter, on the broad lines suggested by the American council.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

having made preparations

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

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From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading His attorney-general was ordered to draw up a charter, on the broad lines suggested by the American council.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

set up or found

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

in a harmonious manner

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His attorney-general was ordered to draw up a charter, on the broad lines suggested by the American council.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

relating to or practicing idolatry

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

a quantity that is added

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading His attorney-general was ordered to draw up a charter, on the broad lines suggested by the American council.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

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From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

not any; not one

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His attorney-general was ordered to draw up a charter, on the broad lines suggested by the American council.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading His attorney-general was ordered to draw up a charter, on the broad lines suggested by the American council.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

above and across; more than

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

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 SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading A WOMAN SCORNED.

term of address for a man

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading His attorney-general was ordered to draw up a charter, on the broad lines suggested by the American council.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

in the direction of

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading His attorney-general was ordered to draw up a charter, on the broad lines suggested by the American council.

at the time that

From this reading They found their monarch disposed to permit them to do about as they pleased, when at length he comprehended their situation and the needs of Massachusetts.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading No sooner did they get it into their hands, however, than they fell into heated discussions over trifling divergencies which they found between it and the older charter, which they had come to regard with almost idolatrous awe and reverence.

which person or people

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A WOMAN SCORNED.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading SIR WILLIAM PHIPPS and Increase Mather, together with the other Puritan patriots who made up the small band of charter-hunters at the Court of William and Mary, worked consistently, if not harmoniously, toward their end.