used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
in the past
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I am not fond of my native town, although I lived in the place until I was seventeen or eighteen years old.
Alton
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From this reading In my youth the Stearns and Frost stove works were reputed to be the largest in the world, and most of the plain citizens of Alton were concerned in one way or another with them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not fond of my native town, although I lived in the place until I was seventeen or eighteen years old.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In my youth the Stearns and Frost stove works were reputed to be the largest in the world, and most of the plain citizens of Alton were concerned in one way or another with them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was never a distinguished spot and seems to have gained nothing as yet from having been my birthplace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was never a distinguished spot and seems to have gained nothing as yet from having been my birthplace.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
birthplacenounUS /ˈbɜːrθpleɪs/
the place where someone was born
From this reading It was never a distinguished spot and seems to have gained nothing as yet from having been my birthplace.
brought into existence
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading In my youth the Stearns and Frost stove works were reputed to be the largest in the world, and most of the plain citizens of Alton were concerned in one way or another with them.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading In my youth the Stearns and Frost stove works were reputed to be the largest in the world, and most of the plain citizens of Alton were concerned in one way or another with them.
CookernounUS /ˈkʊkər/
a utensil for cooking
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
cookstovenoun
a stove for cooking (especially a wood- or coal-burning kitchen stove)
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It was never a distinguished spot and seems to have gained nothing as yet from having been my birthplace.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading I am not fond of my native town, although I lived in the place until I was seventeen or eighteen years old.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I am not fond of my native town, although I lived in the place until I was seventeen or eighteen years old.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
FrostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading It was never a distinguished spot and seems to have gained nothing as yet from having been my birthplace.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was never a distinguished spot and seems to have gained nothing as yet from having been my birthplace.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was never a distinguished spot and seems to have gained nothing as yet from having been my birthplace.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
housewivesnounUS /ˈhaʊswaɪvz/
plural of “housewife” — a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
humbleradjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələr/
comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was never a distinguished spot and seems to have gained nothing as yet from having been my birthplace.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In my youth the Stearns and Frost stove works were reputed to be the largest in the world, and most of the plain citizens of Alton were concerned in one way or another with them.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I am not fond of my native town, although I lived in the place until I was seventeen or eighteen years old.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
manufacturedadjectiveUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərd/
produced in a large-scale industrial operation
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
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 It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In my youth the Stearns and Frost stove works were reputed to be the largest in the world, and most of the plain citizens of Alton were concerned in one way or another with them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading I am not fond of my native town, although I lived in the place until I was seventeen or eighteen years old.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was never a distinguished spot and seems to have gained nothing as yet from having been my birthplace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was never a distinguished spot and seems to have gained nothing as yet from having been my birthplace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I am not fond of my native town, although I lived in the place until I was seventeen or eighteen years old.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In my youth the Stearns and Frost stove works were reputed to be the largest in the world, and most of the plain citizens of Alton were concerned in one way or another with them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I am not fond of my native town, although I lived in the place until I was seventeen or eighteen years old.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I am not fond of my native town, although I lived in the place until I was seventeen or eighteen years old.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In my youth the Stearns and Frost stove works were reputed to be the largest in the world, and most of the plain citizens of Alton were concerned in one way or another with them.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
reputedverbUS /rɪˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “repute” — look on as or consider
From this reading In my youth the Stearns and Frost stove works were reputed to be the largest in the world, and most of the plain citizens of Alton were concerned in one way or another with them.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was never a distinguished spot and seems to have gained nothing as yet from having been my birthplace.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading I am not fond of my native town, although I lived in the place until I was seventeen or eighteen years old.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was never a distinguished spot and seems to have gained nothing as yet from having been my birthplace.
Stearns
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From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading In my youth the Stearns and Frost stove works were reputed to be the largest in the world, and most of the plain citizens of Alton were concerned in one way or another with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In my youth the Stearns and Frost stove works were reputed to be the largest in the world, and most of the plain citizens of Alton were concerned in one way or another with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It has some reputation of its own, however, but that is due to the enduring popularity of a certain cookstove that has long been manufactured there, the "Stearns and Frost Cooker," known to many housewives of several generations.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I am not fond of my native town, although I lived in the place until I was seventeen or eighteen years old.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In my youth the Stearns and Frost stove works were reputed to be the largest in the world, and most of the plain citizens of Alton were concerned in one way or another with them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
in or at the place that
From this reading The other day I happened to be in the town where I was born and not far from the commonplace house in the humbler quarter of the town where my parents were living at the time of my birth, half a century and more ago.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In my youth the Stearns and Frost stove works were reputed to be the largest in the world, and most of the plain citizens of Alton were concerned in one way or another with them.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading In my youth the Stearns and Frost stove works were reputed to be the largest in the world, and most of the plain citizens of Alton were concerned in one way or another with them.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In my youth the Stearns and Frost stove works were reputed to be the largest in the world, and most of the plain citizens of Alton were concerned in one way or another with them.
a late time of life
From this reading I am not fond of my native town, although I lived in the place until I was seventeen or eighteen years old.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was never a distinguished spot and seems to have gained nothing as yet from having been my birthplace.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In my youth the Stearns and Frost stove works were reputed to be the largest in the world, and most of the plain citizens of Alton were concerned in one way or another with them.
