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1769
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From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCE OF COLONIAL LIFE, 1769-70.
70
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From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCE OF COLONIAL LIFE, 1769-70.
adeterminerUS /ə/
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.
adapted
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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.
advised
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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.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
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.
anxious
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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.
bank
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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.
best
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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.
branch
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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.
business
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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.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.
COLONIAL
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From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCE OF COLONIAL LIFE, 1769-70.
country
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From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
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.
early
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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.
embark
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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.
embarked
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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.
England
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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.
Esq
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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.
EXPERIENCE
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From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCE OF COLONIAL LIFE, 1769-70.
family
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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.
feelingnounUS /ˈfeeling/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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.
felt
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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.
FIRSTnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCE OF COLONIAL LIFE, 1769-70.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
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.
freighted
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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.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
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.
Godfrey
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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.
Godfrey's
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From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.
gradually
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From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.
grant
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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.
Halifax
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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.
hepronounUS /hiː/
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.
health
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From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
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.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
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.
improved
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From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
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.
inclined
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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.
John
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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.
June
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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.
kinds
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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.
land
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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.
LIFEnounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCE OF COLONIAL LIFE, 1769-70.
London
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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.
Lynge
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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.
merchandize
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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.
month
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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.
native
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From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
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.
Nova
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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.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCE OF COLONIAL LIFE, 1769-70.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
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.
partnounUS /part/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
purchased
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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.
recovered
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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.
restnounUS /rest/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
return
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From this reading Captain Godfrey's health gradually improved after his return to his native country.
River
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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.
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
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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.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
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.
some
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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.
St
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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.
sufficiently
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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.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
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.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
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.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
three
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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.
toparticleUS /tuː/
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.
Tottenham
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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.
trade
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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.
various
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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.
vessel
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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.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
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.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
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.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
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.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
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.
wife
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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.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
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.
year
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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.
years
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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.
