used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
AMSTERDAMnounUS /ˈæmstərdæm/
an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that it has, in my judgment, any of that capital significance of Paris or Rome or Venice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though greater by a hundred thousand in population than Frankfort, it has not even the forceful commercial texture of that place.
canalsnounUS /kəˈnælz/
plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Not that it has, in my judgment, any of that capital significance of Paris or Rome or Venice.
centersnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “center” — an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The spirit of the city seemed so much more unbusinesslike,--so much slower and easier-going.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Though greater by a hundred thousand in population than Frankfort, it has not even the forceful commercial texture of that place.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
easier-going
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The spirit of the city seemed so much more unbusinesslike,--so much slower and easier-going.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
divisible by two
From this reading Though greater by a hundred thousand in population than Frankfort, it has not even the forceful commercial texture of that place.
ever-presentadjective
being always present
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
forcefuladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsfəl/
characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
From this reading Though greater by a hundred thousand in population than Frankfort, it has not even the forceful commercial texture of that place.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
FrankfortnounUS /ˈfræŋkfərt/
the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky
From this reading Though greater by a hundred thousand in population than Frankfort, it has not even the forceful commercial texture of that place.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Though greater by a hundred thousand in population than Frankfort, it has not even the forceful commercial texture of that place.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not that it has, in my judgment, any of that capital significance of Paris or Rome or Venice.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
ten 10s
From this reading Though greater by a hundred thousand in population than Frankfort, it has not even the forceful commercial texture of that place.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
idlingnounUS /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/
having no employment
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not that it has, in my judgment, any of that capital significance of Paris or Rome or Venice.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Not that it has, in my judgment, any of that capital significance of Paris or Rome or Venice.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The spirit of the city seemed so much more unbusinesslike,--so much slower and easier-going.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The spirit of the city seemed so much more unbusinesslike,--so much slower and easier-going.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that it has, in my judgment, any of that capital significance of Paris or Rome or Venice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not that it has, in my judgment, any of that capital significance of Paris or Rome or Venice.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Not that it has, in my judgment, any of that capital significance of Paris or Rome or Venice.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Though greater by a hundred thousand in population than Frankfort, it has not even the forceful commercial texture of that place.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Not that it has, in my judgment, any of that capital significance of Paris or Rome or Venice.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The spirit of the city seemed so much more unbusinesslike,--so much slower and easier-going.
semicircularadjectiveUS /ˌsemiˈsɜːrkjələr/
curved into a half circle
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Not that it has, in my judgment, any of that capital significance of Paris or Rome or Venice.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading The spirit of the city seemed so much more unbusinesslike,--so much slower and easier-going.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The spirit of the city seemed so much more unbusinesslike,--so much slower and easier-going.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The spirit of the city seemed so much more unbusinesslike,--so much slower and easier-going.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
texturenounUS /ˈtekstʃər/
the feel of a surface or a fabric
From this reading Though greater by a hundred thousand in population than Frankfort, it has not even the forceful commercial texture of that place.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though greater by a hundred thousand in population than Frankfort, it has not even the forceful commercial texture of that place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that it has, in my judgment, any of that capital significance of Paris or Rome or Venice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though greater by a hundred thousand in population than Frankfort, it has not even the forceful commercial texture of that place.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though greater by a hundred thousand in population than Frankfort, it has not even the forceful commercial texture of that place.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Though greater by a hundred thousand in population than Frankfort, it has not even the forceful commercial texture of that place.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMSTERDAM Amsterdam I should certainly include among my cities of light and charm, a place to live in.
unbusinesslike
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The spirit of the city seemed so much more unbusinesslike,--so much slower and easier-going.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading Not that it has, in my judgment, any of that capital significance of Paris or Rome or Venice.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before I sent forth a single letter of introduction I spent an entire day idling about its so often semicircular streets, following the canals which thread their centers like made pools, rejoicing in the cool brick walks which line the sides, looking at the reflection of houses and buildings in the ever-present water.
