Chapter III · The Puritans and the Lady Arbella

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

From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

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From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

later than; following

From this reading They were sometimes called Separatists because they separated themselves from the church of England, sometimes Brownists after the name of one of their eminent ministers.

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From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

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

From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

for the reason that

From this reading They were sometimes called Separatists because they separated themselves from the church of England, sometimes Brownists after the name of one of their eminent ministers.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

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From this reading They were sometimes called Separatists because they separated themselves from the church of England, sometimes Brownists after the name of one of their eminent ministers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

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From this reading They were sometimes called Separatists because they separated themselves from the church of England, sometimes Brownists after the name of one of their eminent ministers.

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From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

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From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

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From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

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From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

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From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

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From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

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From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

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From this reading They were sometimes called Separatists because they separated themselves from the church of England, sometimes Brownists after the name of one of their eminent ministers.

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From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

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From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

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From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

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From this reading They were sometimes called Separatists because they separated themselves from the church of England, sometimes Brownists after the name of one of their eminent ministers.

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From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

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From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

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From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

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From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They were sometimes called Separatists because they separated themselves from the church of England, sometimes Brownists after the name of one of their eminent ministers.

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From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

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From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

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From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

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From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

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

From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

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

From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

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From this reading They were sometimes called Separatists because they separated themselves from the church of England, sometimes Brownists after the name of one of their eminent ministers.

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From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

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From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

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From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

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From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

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From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were sometimes called Separatists because they separated themselves from the church of England, sometimes Brownists after the name of one of their eminent ministers.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

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From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

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From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

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From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

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From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

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From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

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From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

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From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

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From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

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From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

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From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

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From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

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From this reading They were sometimes called Separatists because they separated themselves from the church of England, sometimes Brownists after the name of one of their eminent ministers.

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From this reading They were sometimes called Separatists because they separated themselves from the church of England, sometimes Brownists after the name of one of their eminent ministers.

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From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

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From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

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From this reading They were sometimes called Separatists because they separated themselves from the church of England, sometimes Brownists after the name of one of their eminent ministers.

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From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

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From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

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From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

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From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

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From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

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

From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were sometimes called Separatists because they separated themselves from the church of England, sometimes Brownists after the name of one of their eminent ministers.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They were sometimes called Separatists because they separated themselves from the church of England, sometimes Brownists after the name of one of their eminent ministers.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were sometimes called Separatists because they separated themselves from the church of England, sometimes Brownists after the name of one of their eminent ministers.

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

From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

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

From this reading BUT before relating the adventures of the chairs found it necessary to speak of circumstances that caused the first settlement of New England.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

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From this reading The Puritans formed a great political as well as religious party in England, and did not at first separate themselves from the church of England, though those who came to this country did so at once.} as those persons were called who thought it sinful to practise certain religious forms and ceremonies of the Church of England.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

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

From this reading They were sometimes called Separatists because they separated themselves from the church of England, sometimes Brownists after the name of one of their eminent ministers.

which person or people

From this reading So Grandfather talked about the Puritans, {Foot Note: It is more precise to give the name of Pilgrims to those Englishmen who went to Holland and afterward to Plymouth.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading For it will soon be perceived that the story of this remarkable chair cannot be told without telling a great deal of the history of the country.