Chapter VI

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

From this reading She has, I fear, a slight tendency to be anemic.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

in an amicable manner

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

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

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

lacking vigor or energy

From this reading She has, I fear, a slight tendency to be anemic.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

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

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

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

From this reading As I personify them, Buffalo, living at the eastern end of the block, is the smallest sister.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As I personify them, Buffalo, living at the eastern end of the block, is the smallest sister.

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

From this reading She has, I fear, a slight tendency to be anemic.

for the reason that

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Her husband, who was in the shipping business, is getting old.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

happiness with one's situation in life

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading As I personify them, Buffalo, living at the eastern end of the block, is the smallest sister.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading As I personify them, Buffalo, living at the eastern end of the block, is the smallest sister.

a member of an Iroquoian people formerly living on the south shore of Lake Erie in northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania and western New York

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading She has, I fear, a slight tendency to be anemic.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Her husband, who was in the shipping business, is getting old.

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

From this reading She has, I fear, a slight tendency to be anemic.

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

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her husband, who was in the shipping business, is getting old.

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

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Her husband, who was in the shipping business, is getting old.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading As I personify them, Buffalo, living at the eastern end of the block, is the smallest sister.

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

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

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

From this reading As I personify them, Buffalo, living at the eastern end of the block, is the smallest sister.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Her husband, who was in the shipping business, is getting old.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

invest with or as with a body; give body to

From this reading As I personify them, Buffalo, living at the eastern end of the block, is the smallest sister.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

plural of “resemblance” — similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

Identical; not different.

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She has, I fear, a slight tendency to be anemic.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading Her husband, who was in the shipping business, is getting old.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading As I personify them, Buffalo, living at the eastern end of the block, is the smallest sister.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading She has, I fear, a slight tendency to be anemic.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As I personify them, Buffalo, living at the eastern end of the block, is the smallest sister.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading She has, I fear, a slight tendency to be anemic.

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

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

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

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

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

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

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

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading DETROIT THE DYNAMIC Because Buffalo, Cleveland, and Detroit are, in effect, situated upon Lake Erie, and because they are cities of approximately the same size, and because of many other resemblances between them, they always seem to me like three sisters living amicably in three separate houses on the same block.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.

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

From this reading Her husband, who was in the shipping business, is getting old.

which person or people

From this reading Her husband, who was in the shipping business, is getting old.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He has retired and is living in contentment in the old house, sitting all day on the side porch, behind the vines, with his slippers cocked up on the porch rail, smoking cigars and reading his newspapers in peace.