used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The comparison does not, of course, hold in all particulars, Richmond being, for instance, larger than Norfolk, and not a seaport.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
(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 The comparison does not, of course, hold in all particulars, Richmond being, for instance, larger than Norfolk, and not a seaport.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
axisnounUS /ˈæksəs/
a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The comparison does not, of course, hold in all particulars, Richmond being, for instance, larger than Norfolk, and not a seaport.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Richmond is the Boston of Virginia; Norfolk its New York.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading The comparison does not, of course, hold in all particulars, Richmond being, for instance, larger than Norfolk, and not a seaport.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
CONFEDERATEnounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The comparison does not, of course, hold in all particulars, Richmond being, for instance, larger than Norfolk, and not a seaport.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The comparison does not, of course, hold in all particulars, Richmond being, for instance, larger than Norfolk, and not a seaport.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The comparison does not, of course, hold in all particulars, Richmond being, for instance, larger than Norfolk, and not a seaport.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The comparison does not, of course, hold in all particulars, Richmond being, for instance, larger than Norfolk, and not a seaport.
HOLMESnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading --OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The comparison does not, of course, hold in all particulars, Richmond being, for instance, larger than Norfolk, and not a seaport.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The comparison does not, of course, hold in all particulars, Richmond being, for instance, larger than Norfolk, and not a seaport.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Richmond is the Boston of Virginia; Norfolk its New York.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Richmond is the Boston of Virginia; Norfolk its New York.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The comparison does not, of course, hold in all particulars, Richmond being, for instance, larger than Norfolk, and not a seaport.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
managesverbUS /ˈmænɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
maritimeadjectiveUS /ˈmerətaɪm/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Richmond is the Boston of Virginia; Norfolk its New York.
NorfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading Richmond is the Boston of Virginia; Norfolk its New York.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The comparison does not, of course, hold in all particulars, Richmond being, for instance, larger than Norfolk, and not a seaport.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
OLIVERnounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading --OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading The comparison does not, of course, hold in all particulars, Richmond being, for instance, larger than Norfolk, and not a seaport.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading Richmond is the Boston of Virginia; Norfolk its New York.
seaportnounUS /ˈsiːpɔːrt/
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading The comparison does not, of course, hold in all particulars, Richmond being, for instance, larger than Norfolk, and not a seaport.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The comparison does not, of course, hold in all particulars, Richmond being, for instance, larger than Norfolk, and not a seaport.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Richmond is the Boston of Virginia; Norfolk its New York.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of each and every town or city.
someone who visits
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
WENDELL
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From this reading --OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.
whereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, on the other hand, Boston manages, more than any seaport that I know of, to conceal from the visitor the signs of its maritime life; wherefore Richmond looks about as much like a port as does the familiar part of Boston.
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 Richmond is the Boston of Virginia; Norfolk its New York.
