used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Moreover, he sternly checked any tendency in Goodwife Higgins or Deliverance to comment on the panic that was abroad.
(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 So of all the homes in Salem his little household knew the deepest peace on the morn of that memorable Sabbath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Moreover, he sternly checked any tendency in Goodwife Higgins or Deliverance to comment on the panic that was abroad.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading But the brightness of the day could not lighten the hearts of the villagers, depressed by the terrible witch-trials.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the brightness of the day could not lighten the hearts of the villagers, depressed by the terrible witch-trials.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the brightness of the day could not lighten the hearts of the villagers, depressed by the terrible witch-trials.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Moreover, he sternly checked any tendency in Goodwife Higgins or Deliverance to comment on the panic that was abroad.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
rid of obstructions
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Moreover, he sternly checked any tendency in Goodwife Higgins or Deliverance to comment on the panic that was abroad.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the brightness of the day could not lighten the hearts of the villagers, depressed by the terrible witch-trials.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading So of all the homes in Salem his little household knew the deepest peace on the morn of that memorable Sabbath.
DeliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading Moreover, he sternly checked any tendency in Goodwife Higgins or Deliverance to comment on the panic that was abroad.
DemonsnounUS /ˈdiːmənz/
plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading But the brightness of the day could not lighten the hearts of the villagers, depressed by the terrible witch-trials.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
Goodwife
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From this reading Moreover, he sternly checked any tendency in Goodwife Higgins or Deliverance to comment on the panic that was abroad.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, he sternly checked any tendency in Goodwife Higgins or Deliverance to comment on the panic that was abroad.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading But the brightness of the day could not lighten the hearts of the villagers, depressed by the terrible witch-trials.
Higgins
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From this reading Moreover, he sternly checked any tendency in Goodwife Higgins or Deliverance to comment on the panic that was abroad.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading So of all the homes in Salem his little household knew the deepest peace on the morn of that memorable Sabbath.
a social unit living together
From this reading So of all the homes in Salem his little household knew the deepest peace on the morn of that memorable Sabbath.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
invigoratingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ/
imparting strength and vitality
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
and nothing more
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So of all the homes in Salem his little household knew the deepest peace on the morn of that memorable Sabbath.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading But the brightness of the day could not lighten the hearts of the villagers, depressed by the terrible witch-trials.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So of all the homes in Salem his little household knew the deepest peace on the morn of that memorable Sabbath.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
Meeting-house
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From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading So of all the homes in Salem his little household knew the deepest peace on the morn of that memorable Sabbath.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he sternly checked any tendency in Goodwife Higgins or Deliverance to comment on the panic that was abroad.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading So of all the homes in Salem his little household knew the deepest peace on the morn of that memorable Sabbath.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the brightness of the day could not lighten the hearts of the villagers, depressed by the terrible witch-trials.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the brightness of the day could not lighten the hearts of the villagers, depressed by the terrible witch-trials.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Moreover, he sternly checked any tendency in Goodwife Higgins or Deliverance to comment on the panic that was abroad.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Moreover, he sternly checked any tendency in Goodwife Higgins or Deliverance to comment on the panic that was abroad.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading So of all the homes in Salem his little household knew the deepest peace on the morn of that memorable Sabbath.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So of all the homes in Salem his little household knew the deepest peace on the morn of that memorable Sabbath.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading Moreover, he sternly checked any tendency in Goodwife Higgins or Deliverance to comment on the panic that was abroad.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Moreover, he sternly checked any tendency in Goodwife Higgins or Deliverance to comment on the panic that was abroad.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading But the brightness of the day could not lighten the hearts of the villagers, depressed by the terrible witch-trials.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moreover, he sternly checked any tendency in Goodwife Higgins or Deliverance to comment on the panic that was abroad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Moreover, he sternly checked any tendency in Goodwife Higgins or Deliverance to comment on the panic that was abroad.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading But the brightness of the day could not lighten the hearts of the villagers, depressed by the terrible witch-trials.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
Wentworth
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From this reading Master Wentworth, however, maintained a certain peace in his home, which, lying on the outskirts of the town, was just beyond the circle of village gossip.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
witch-trials
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From this reading But the brightness of the day could not lighten the hearts of the villagers, depressed by the terrible witch-trials.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
but in spite of that
From this reading In which Demons assault the Meeting-house The Sabbath day dawned clear with a breeze blowing soft, yet cool and invigorating, from off the sea.
