Abigail
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From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
adjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/
past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session
From this reading At noon the court adjourned.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
in addition
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At noon the court adjourned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
for the reason that
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
a person who is in charge
From this reading With the chief justice walked Cotton Mather, conversing learnedly.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading With the chief justice walked Cotton Mather, conversing learnedly.
CottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading With the chief justice walked Cotton Mather, conversing learnedly.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading At noon the court adjourned.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
DeliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
exhortverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrt/
spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, the judges in their velvet gowns went out of the meeting-house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading First, the judges in their velvet gowns went out of the meeting-house.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading First, the judges in their velvet gowns went out of the meeting-house.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading With the chief justice walked Cotton Mather, conversing learnedly.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
learnedlyadverb
with erudition; in an erudite manner
From this reading With the chief justice walked Cotton Mather, conversing learnedly.
Mather
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From this reading With the chief justice walked Cotton Mather, conversing learnedly.
meeting-house
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From this reading First, the judges in their velvet gowns went out of the meeting-house.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
the middle of the day
From this reading At noon the court adjourned.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading First, the judges in their velvet gowns went out of the meeting-house.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading First, the judges in their velvet gowns went out of the meeting-house.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
ungovernableadjectiveUS /ənˈɡʌvərnəbəl/
incapable of being controlled
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading First, the judges in their velvet gowns went out of the meeting-house.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Also, owing to the fact of the confusion and almost ungovernable excitement among the people, it was forbidden any one to visit her, excepting of course the officers of the law, or the ministers to exhort her to confession.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading With the chief justice walked Cotton Mather, conversing learnedly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading First, the judges in their velvet gowns went out of the meeting-house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the chief justice walked Cotton Mather, conversing learnedly.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In which Abigail sees Deliverance Thus because she would not confess to the crime of which she had been proven guilty in the eyes of the law, she was sentenced to be hanged within five days, on Saturday, not later than the tenth nor earlier than the eighth hour.
