used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Here is Moswansicut pond and Pochasset river, and Pockanosset branch, and many others.
BRENNAN
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From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
contraries
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From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
the organ of sight
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
FountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
the act of departing
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
half-way
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From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
haven't
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From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is Moswansicut pond and Pochasset river, and Pockanosset branch, and many others.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
of great significance or value
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
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 Here is Moswansicut pond and Pochasset river, and Pockanosset branch, and many others.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
used to form the superlative
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
Moswansicut
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From this reading Here is Moswansicut pond and Pochasset river, and Pockanosset branch, and many others.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
others
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From this reading Here is Moswansicut pond and Pochasset river, and Pockanosset branch, and many others.
in other respects or ways
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
Pawtucket
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From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
plumsnounUS /plʌmz/
plural of “plum” — any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
Pochasset
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From this reading Here is Moswansicut pond and Pochasset river, and Pockanosset branch, and many others.
Pockanosset
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From this reading Here is Moswansicut pond and Pochasset river, and Pockanosset branch, and many others.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading Here is Moswansicut pond and Pochasset river, and Pockanosset branch, and many others.
pondsnounUS /pɑːndz/
plural of “pond” — a small lake
From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
puddingnounUS /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
queer-sounding
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From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
rectanglesnounUS /ˈrektæŋɡəlz/
plural of “rectangle” — a parallelogram with four right angles
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
REPORTSnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
Rhode
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From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
southeastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
make square
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
symmetricaladjectiveUS /səˈmetrɪkəl/
having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
a special situation
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
precisely as stated
From this reading And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
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 And, among them, if you’ll look very, very closely, you’ll find Fountain lake, which, being smaller than the surrounding bodies of water called ponds, is by the law of contraries termed a lake.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
wedgedadjectiveUS /wedʒd/
wedged or packed in together
From this reading In the southeast corner the Providence river has wedged its way in, and seemingly pushed the boundary a few miles into the state of Massachusetts, but otherwise Providence county is beautifully symmetrical, a thing of rectangles and equal sides――if you haven’t too true an eye!
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
you'll
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From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading JIMMY BRENNAN REPORTS If you will look at your map of Rhode Island you will discover that the northern portion of that small but important state consists of the county of Providence, which, unlike most New England counties, is surprisingly square in form.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Taking the city of Pawtucket as a base――and you’ll find it due north of Providence, on the upper reach of the river――and, going westward, about half-way across the county and state, you’ll find yourself in a region of lakes and rivers and streams, a region as full of queer-sounding Indian names as a pudding is full of plums.