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-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

later than; following

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

anew

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading But the summer and fall passed without the little family being alarmed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

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

From this reading The harvest was soon upon them and nobly had the fields of the ox-bow farm borne for the widow and her children.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

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

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

for the reason that

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But the summer and fall passed without the little family being alarmed.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading The harvest was soon upon them and nobly had the fields of the ox-bow farm borne for the widow and her children.

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

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the summer and fall passed without the little family being alarmed.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The harvest was soon upon them and nobly had the fields of the ox-bow farm borne for the widow and her children.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

a large formal assembly

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

the act of discovering something

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

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

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading But the summer and fall passed without the little family being alarmed.

a social unit living together

From this reading But the summer and fall passed without the little family being alarmed.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading The harvest was soon upon them and nobly had the fields of the ox-bow farm borne for the widow and her children.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The harvest was soon upon them and nobly had the fields of the ox-bow farm borne for the widow and her children.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The harvest was soon upon them and nobly had the fields of the ox-bow farm borne for the widow and her children.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

the head of a state government

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

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

From this reading The harvest was soon upon them and nobly had the fields of the ox-bow farm borne for the widow and her children.

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

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

a county of southern England on the English Channel

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

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

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading The harvest was soon upon them and nobly had the fields of the ox-bow farm borne for the widow and her children.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

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

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

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

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The harvest was soon upon them and nobly had the fields of the ox-bow farm borne for the widow and her children.

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

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

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

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

immediately past

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

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

From this reading But the summer and fall passed without the little family being alarmed.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

in a noble manner

From this reading The harvest was soon upon them and nobly had the fields of the ox-bow farm borne for the widow and her children.

something you have to do

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

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

From this reading The harvest was soon upon them and nobly had the fields of the ox-bow farm borne for the widow and her children.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading But the summer and fall passed without the little family being alarmed.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

take hold of; grab

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

in the near future

From this reading The harvest was soon upon them and nobly had the fields of the ox-bow farm borne for the widow and her children.

an orderly pile

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading But the summer and fall passed without the little family being alarmed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

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

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The harvest was soon upon them and nobly had the fields of the ox-bow farm borne for the widow and her children.

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

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

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

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

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

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The harvest was soon upon them and nobly had the fields of the ox-bow farm borne for the widow and her children.

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

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

a message informing of danger

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

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

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

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

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

during the time that

From this reading While they were hard at work getting under cover, or in stack, the last of their crops, the Manchester Convention was held, from which James Breckenridge and Captain Jehiel Hawley were sent to London to represent the struggling settlers, their former minister to the king, Samuel Robinson, having died before accomplishing the work which he had so well begun.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading The harvest was soon upon them and nobly had the fields of the ox-bow farm borne for the widow and her children.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But the summer and fall passed without the little family being alarmed.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE WARNING After his return from this hunting trip, Enoch Harding was forced to neglect the training days on several occasions because of the increased work at home.

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From this reading With the discovery that Governor Tryon's declaration of an armistice had been an act of treachery, and that the Yorkers were likely to continue their raids and seize the honestly purchased lands of the New Hampshire settlers, as Colonel Reid had at Vergennes, the Hardings began to fear the return of Simon Halpen again.