1774
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From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
the state of being absent
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
anew
From this reading He lost no time in preparing to once again try his luck in trading with the Indians and settlers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ARRIVAL AND RETREAT.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading ARRIVAL AND RETREAT.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading He commenced trading again buoyant with the hope of retrieving his losses, and for a short time he carried on a profitable business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He commenced trading again buoyant with the hope of retrieving his losses, and for a short time he carried on a profitable business.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He commenced trading again buoyant with the hope of retrieving his losses, and for a short time he carried on a profitable business.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He commenced trading again buoyant with the hope of retrieving his losses, and for a short time he carried on a profitable business.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
a social unit living together
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
Godfrey
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From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
Grimross
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From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lost no time in preparing to once again try his luck in trading with the Indians and settlers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He lost no time in preparing to once again try his luck in trading with the Indians and settlers.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He commenced trading again buoyant with the hope of retrieving his losses, and for a short time he carried on a profitable business.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading He lost no time in preparing to once again try his luck in trading with the Indians and settlers.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading He commenced trading again buoyant with the hope of retrieving his losses, and for a short time he carried on a profitable business.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He lost no time in preparing to once again try his luck in trading with the Indians and settlers.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He lost no time in preparing to once again try his luck in trading with the Indians and settlers.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
not any; not one
From this reading He lost no time in preparing to once again try his luck in trading with the Indians and settlers.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
on one occasion
From this reading He lost no time in preparing to once again try his luck in trading with the Indians and settlers.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He lost no time in preparing to once again try his luck in trading with the Indians and settlers.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading He commenced trading again buoyant with the hope of retrieving his losses, and for a short time he carried on a profitable business.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading ARRIVAL AND RETREAT.
retrievingverbUS /riˈtriːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “retrieve” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading He commenced trading again buoyant with the hope of retrieving his losses, and for a short time he carried on a profitable business.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading He lost no time in preparing to once again try his luck in trading with the Indians and settlers.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He commenced trading again buoyant with the hope of retrieving his losses, and for a short time he carried on a profitable business.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He lost no time in preparing to once again try his luck in trading with the Indians and settlers.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading He lost no time in preparing to once again try his luck in trading with the Indians and settlers.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He lost no time in preparing to once again try his luck in trading with the Indians and settlers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
which person or people
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading He erected and finished a house and store, and before winter set in everything was made ready to receive his wife and family, who arrived in the latter part of November.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He lost no time in preparing to once again try his luck in trading with the Indians and settlers.
a late time of life
From this reading In the month of September, 1774, Captain Godfrey, after an absence of three years, arrived and settled for the second time on the estate at Grimross Neck.
