Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

later than; following

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

in the past

From this reading A son, Thomas (Edward's father), was born to them in New York--where, until his retirement some time ago, he was engaged in business for many years.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

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 Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Both his grandfather and grandmother on his father's side were born in Ireland, of Irish-Scotch parents.

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From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

capital and largest city of Northern Ireland; the center of Protestantism in Northern Ireland

From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

brought into existence

From this reading Both his grandfather and grandmother on his father's side were born in Ireland, of Irish-Scotch parents.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both his grandfather and grandmother on his father's side were born in Ireland, of Irish-Scotch parents.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A son, Thomas (Edward's father), was born to them in New York--where, until his retirement some time ago, he was engaged in business for many years.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

relating to or characteristic of the Celts

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

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From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

someone who composes music as a profession

From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

a woman who lives in the country and has country ways

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading A son, Thomas (Edward's father), was born to them in New York--where, until his retirement some time ago, he was engaged in business for many years.

an abstract part of something

From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading A son, Thomas (Edward's father), was born to them in New York--where, until his retirement some time ago, he was engaged in business for many years.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A son, Thomas (Edward's father), was born to them in New York--where, until his retirement some time ago, he was engaged in business for many years.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Both his grandfather and grandmother on his father's side were born in Ireland, of Irish-Scotch parents.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A son, Thomas (Edward's father), was born to them in New York--where, until his retirement some time ago, he was engaged in business for many years.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading Both his grandfather and grandmother on his father's side were born in Ireland, of Irish-Scotch parents.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Both his grandfather and grandmother on his father's side were born in Ireland, of Irish-Scotch parents.

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From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Both his grandfather and grandmother on his father's side were born in Ireland, of Irish-Scotch parents.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Both his grandfather and grandmother on his father's side were born in Ireland, of Irish-Scotch parents.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading Both his grandfather and grandmother on his father's side were born in Ireland, of Irish-Scotch parents.

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From this reading Both his grandfather and grandmother on his father's side were born in Ireland, of Irish-Scotch parents.

immediately past

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

United States composer best remembered as a composer of works for the piano (1860-1908)

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

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 A son, Thomas (Edward's father), was born to them in New York--where, until his retirement some time ago, he was engaged in business for many years.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Both his grandfather and grandmother on his father's side were born in Ireland, of Irish-Scotch parents.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

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 Both his grandfather and grandmother on his father's side were born in Ireland, of Irish-Scotch parents.

belonging to or inherited from one's father

From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

status established in order of importance or urgency

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading A son, Thomas (Edward's father), was born to them in New York--where, until his retirement some time ago, he was engaged in business for many years.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Both his grandfather and grandmother on his father's side were born in Ireland, of Irish-Scotch parents.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A son, Thomas (Edward's father), was born to them in New York--where, until his retirement some time ago, he was engaged in business for many years.

a male human offspring

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A son, Thomas (Edward's father), was born to them in New York--where, until his retirement some time ago, he was engaged in business for many years.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading A son, Thomas (Edward's father), was born to them in New York--where, until his retirement some time ago, he was engaged in business for many years.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A son, Thomas (Edward's father), was born to them in New York--where, until his retirement some time ago, he was engaged in business for many years.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

up to a particular time

From this reading A son, Thomas (Edward's father), was born to them in New York--where, until his retirement some time ago, he was engaged in business for many years.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Both his grandfather and grandmother on his father's side were born in Ireland, of Irish-Scotch parents.

in or at the place that

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

belonging to which person

From this reading To his paternal great-grandfather, Alexander MacDowell, the composer traced the Scottish element in his blood; his paternal great-grandmother, whose maiden name was Ann McMurran, was born near Belfast, Ireland.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.

a late time of life

From this reading A son, Thomas (Edward's father), was born to them in New York--where, until his retirement some time ago, he was engaged in business for many years.

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 Their son, Alexander, born in Belfast, came to America early in the last century and settled in New York, where he married a countrywoman, Sarah Thompson, whom he met after his arrival in the New World.