used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For in spite of many cynical arguments to the contrary, I remain satisfied that New York is, after all, part of the United States.
(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 For in spite of many cynical arguments to the contrary, I remain satisfied that New York is, after all, part of the United States.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading When you understand the root-principle of this practice, you are on the way to understanding New York, and incidentally, America.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You arrive on an ocean liner instead of on the Limited, but the principle is the same.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When you understand the root-principle of this practice, you are on the way to understanding New York, and incidentally, America.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
any thing at all
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
at or in or to any place
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When you understand the root-principle of this practice, you are on the way to understanding New York, and incidentally, America.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading For in spite of many cynical arguments to the contrary, I remain satisfied that New York is, after all, part of the United States.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading You arrive on an ocean liner instead of on the Limited, but the principle is the same.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as Broadway is a rather over-illuminated Main Street, so the metropolitan press is a highly concentrated Local Interest.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading Just as Broadway is a rather over-illuminated Main Street, so the metropolitan press is a highly concentrated Local Interest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You arrive on an ocean liner instead of on the Limited, but the principle is the same.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Just as Broadway is a rather over-illuminated Main Street, so the metropolitan press is a highly concentrated Local Interest.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading For in spite of many cynical arguments to the contrary, I remain satisfied that New York is, after all, part of the United States.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading For in spite of many cynical arguments to the contrary, I remain satisfied that New York is, after all, part of the United States.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
at any time
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For in spite of many cynical arguments to the contrary, I remain satisfied that New York is, after all, part of the United States.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Just as Broadway is a rather over-illuminated Main Street, so the metropolitan press is a highly concentrated Local Interest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For in spite of many cynical arguments to the contrary, I remain satisfied that New York is, after all, part of the United States.
immemorialadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/
long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For in spite of many cynical arguments to the contrary, I remain satisfied that New York is, after all, part of the United States.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading When you understand the root-principle of this practice, you are on the way to understanding New York, and incidentally, America.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading You arrive on an ocean liner instead of on the Limited, but the principle is the same.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Just as Broadway is a rather over-illuminated Main Street, so the metropolitan press is a highly concentrated Local Interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as Broadway is a rather over-illuminated Main Street, so the metropolitan press is a highly concentrated Local Interest.
LimitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading You arrive on an ocean liner instead of on the Limited, but the principle is the same.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading You arrive on an ocean liner instead of on the Limited, but the principle is the same.
LocaladjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Just as Broadway is a rather over-illuminated Main Street, so the metropolitan press is a highly concentrated Local Interest.
most important element
From this reading Just as Broadway is a rather over-illuminated Main Street, so the metropolitan press is a highly concentrated Local Interest.
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 For in spite of many cynical arguments to the contrary, I remain satisfied that New York is, after all, part of the United States.
metropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading Just as Broadway is a rather over-illuminated Main Street, so the metropolitan press is a highly concentrated Local Interest.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading You arrive on an ocean liner instead of on the Limited, but the principle is the same.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When you understand the root-principle of this practice, you are on the way to understanding New York, and incidentally, America.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
over-illuminated
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From this reading Just as Broadway is a rather over-illuminated Main Street, so the metropolitan press is a highly concentrated Local Interest.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For in spite of many cynical arguments to the contrary, I remain satisfied that New York is, after all, part of the United States.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading When you understand the root-principle of this practice, you are on the way to understanding New York, and incidentally, America.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Just as Broadway is a rather over-illuminated Main Street, so the metropolitan press is a highly concentrated Local Interest.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading You arrive on an ocean liner instead of on the Limited, but the principle is the same.
on the contrary
From this reading Just as Broadway is a rather over-illuminated Main Street, so the metropolitan press is a highly concentrated Local Interest.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For in spite of many cynical arguments to the contrary, I remain satisfied that New York is, after all, part of the United States.
root-principle
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From this reading When you understand the root-principle of this practice, you are on the way to understanding New York, and incidentally, America.
Identical; not different.
From this reading You arrive on an ocean liner instead of on the Limited, but the principle is the same.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading For in spite of many cynical arguments to the contrary, I remain satisfied that New York is, after all, part of the United States.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Just as Broadway is a rather over-illuminated Main Street, so the metropolitan press is a highly concentrated Local Interest.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading For in spite of many cynical arguments to the contrary, I remain satisfied that New York is, after all, part of the United States.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading For in spite of many cynical arguments to the contrary, I remain satisfied that New York is, after all, part of the United States.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Just as Broadway is a rather over-illuminated Main Street, so the metropolitan press is a highly concentrated Local Interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For in spite of many cynical arguments to the contrary, I remain satisfied that New York is, after all, part of the United States.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When you understand the root-principle of this practice, you are on the way to understanding New York, and incidentally, America.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading When you understand the root-principle of this practice, you are on the way to understanding New York, and incidentally, America.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading When you understand the root-principle of this practice, you are on the way to understanding New York, and incidentally, America.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading For in spite of many cynical arguments to the contrary, I remain satisfied that New York is, after all, part of the United States.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When you understand the root-principle of this practice, you are on the way to understanding New York, and incidentally, America.
at the time that
From this reading When you understand the root-principle of this practice, you are on the way to understanding New York, and incidentally, America.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading DISCUSSION One of the immemorial customs of New York, whenever a stranger arrives from across the sea, should he by any chance have ever done anything, anywhere, is to give him a show.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When you understand the root-principle of this practice, you are on the way to understanding New York, and incidentally, America.
