Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCE OF COLONIAL LIFE, 1769-70.

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From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCE OF COLONIAL LIFE, 1769-70.

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

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading In the early part of the year 1769, after three years of rest, Captain Godfrey purchased various kinds of merchandize, which he was advised were best adapted to the colonial trade.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading In the early part of the year 1769, after three years of rest, Captain Godfrey purchased various kinds of merchandize, which he was advised were best adapted to the colonial trade.

later than; following

From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.

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

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

eagerly desirous

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading In the early part of the year 1769, after three years of rest, Captain Godfrey purchased various kinds of merchandize, which he was advised were best adapted to the colonial trade.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

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

From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCE OF COLONIAL LIFE, 1769-70.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In the early part of the year 1769, after three years of rest, Captain Godfrey purchased various kinds of merchandize, which he was advised were best adapted to the colonial trade.

go on board

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading He freighted a vessel in London, and embarked with his wife and family for Halifax, in the month of June, 1769.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCE OF COLONIAL LIFE, 1769-70.

a social unit living together

From this reading He freighted a vessel in London, and embarked with his wife and family for Halifax, in the month of June, 1769.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCE OF COLONIAL LIFE, 1769-70.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He freighted a vessel in London, and embarked with his wife and family for Halifax, in the month of June, 1769.

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From this reading He freighted a vessel in London, and embarked with his wife and family for Halifax, in the month of June, 1769.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

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From this reading In the early part of the year 1769, after three years of rest, Captain Godfrey purchased various kinds of merchandize, which he was advised were best adapted to the colonial trade.

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From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.

let have

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia

From this reading He freighted a vessel in London, and embarked with his wife and family for Halifax, in the month of June, 1769.

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

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

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

From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.

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

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading He freighted a vessel in London, and embarked with his wife and family for Halifax, in the month of June, 1769.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading In the early part of the year 1769, after three years of rest, Captain Godfrey purchased various kinds of merchandize, which he was advised were best adapted to the colonial trade.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCE OF COLONIAL LIFE, 1769-70.

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

From this reading He freighted a vessel in London, and embarked with his wife and family for Halifax, in the month of June, 1769.

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From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

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From this reading In the early part of the year 1769, after three years of rest, Captain Godfrey purchased various kinds of merchandize, which he was advised were best adapted to the colonial trade.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He freighted a vessel in London, and embarked with his wife and family for Halifax, in the month of June, 1769.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCE OF COLONIAL LIFE, 1769-70.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In the early part of the year 1769, after three years of rest, Captain Godfrey purchased various kinds of merchandize, which he was advised were best adapted to the colonial trade.

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

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading In the early part of the year 1769, after three years of rest, Captain Godfrey purchased various kinds of merchandize, which he was advised were best adapted to the colonial trade.

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

From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

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From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

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

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

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

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

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

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In the early part of the year 1769, after three years of rest, Captain Godfrey purchased various kinds of merchandize, which he was advised were best adapted to the colonial trade.

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

From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.

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

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading In the early part of the year 1769, after three years of rest, Captain Godfrey purchased various kinds of merchandize, which he was advised were best adapted to the colonial trade.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading In the early part of the year 1769, after three years of rest, Captain Godfrey purchased various kinds of merchandize, which he was advised were best adapted to the colonial trade.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading He freighted a vessel in London, and embarked with his wife and family for Halifax, in the month of June, 1769.

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

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

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

From this reading In the early part of the year 1769, after three years of rest, Captain Godfrey purchased various kinds of merchandize, which he was advised were best adapted to the colonial trade.

at the time that

From this reading When he thought himself sufficiently recovered he felt anxious to embark in some branch of business, and not feeling inclined to do so in England, he purchased a grant of land from Lynge Tottenham, Esq., this land was situated on the bank of the River St. John, Nova Scotia.

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

From this reading In the early part of the year 1769, after three years of rest, Captain Godfrey purchased various kinds of merchandize, which he was advised were best adapted to the colonial trade.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He freighted a vessel in London, and embarked with his wife and family for Halifax, in the month of June, 1769.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He freighted a vessel in London, and embarked with his wife and family for Halifax, in the month of June, 1769.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In the early part of the year 1769, after three years of rest, Captain Godfrey purchased various kinds of merchandize, which he was advised were best adapted to the colonial trade.

a late time of life

From this reading In the early part of the year 1769, after three years of rest, Captain Godfrey purchased various kinds of merchandize, which he was advised were best adapted to the colonial trade.