1492
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
(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 millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
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 THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was an American "dinner joke," of which more anon; nevertheless, hash represents the American people of to-day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading This was an American "dinner joke," of which more anon; nevertheless, hash represents the American people of to-day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Englishmen are at once recognized here, and so are Chinamen.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Englishmen are at once recognized here, and so are Chinamen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
Chinamen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Englishmen are at once recognized here, and so are Chinamen.
choppedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːpt/
prepared by cutting
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
delectableadjectiveUS /dɪˈlektəbəl/
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading The millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading This was an American "dinner joke," of which more anon; nevertheless, hash represents the American people of to-day.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading The millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Englishmen are at once recognized here, and so are Chinamen.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
HashnounUS /hæʃ/
chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
hasheeshnoun
purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
homogeneitynounUS /ˌhɑːmədʒəˈniːəti/
the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature
From this reading The millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading This was an American "dinner joke," of which more anon; nevertheless, hash represents the American people of to-day.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
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 I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading This was an American "dinner joke," of which more anon; nevertheless, hash represents the American people of to-day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
on one occasion
From this reading Englishmen are at once recognized here, and so are Chinamen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This was an American "dinner joke," of which more anon; nevertheless, hash represents the American people of to-day.
pluribus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Englishmen are at once recognized here, and so are Chinamen.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading This was an American "dinner joke," of which more anon; nevertheless, hash represents the American people of to-day.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Englishmen are at once recognized here, and so are Chinamen.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading The millions of all nations, which have swarmed here since 1492, may be represented by this delectable dish, which, after all, has a certain homogeneity.
synonymnounUS /ˈsɪnənɪm/
two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was an American "dinner joke," of which more anon; nevertheless, hash represents the American people of to-day.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
unum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
precisely as stated
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was an American "dinner joke," of which more anon; nevertheless, hash represents the American people of to-day.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading I was told by a very witty and charming lady that hash was a synonym for _E pluribus unum_ (one from many), the motto of the Government, but I did not find it on the American arms.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE AMERICAN MAN Hash--and I do not mean by this word a corruption of hasheesh--is a term indicating in America a food formed of more than one article chopped and cooked together.
