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.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading RECORDS AND EVENTS Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
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.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
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 RECORDS AND EVENTS Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.
Ann
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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.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading RECORDS AND EVENTS Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.
BelfastnounUS /ˈbelfæst/
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.
CelticadjectiveUS /ˈseltɪk/
relating to or characteristic of the Celts
From this reading RECORDS AND EVENTS 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.
commandingly
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From this reading RECORDS AND EVENTS Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.
composernounUS /kəmˈpoʊzər/
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.
countrywomannoun
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.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
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 RECORDS AND EVENTS Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.
Edward'snounUS /ˈedwərdz/
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.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
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.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading RECORDS AND EVENTS Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.
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.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
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.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading RECORDS AND EVENTS 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.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
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.
great-grandfather
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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.
great-grandmother
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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.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RECORDS AND EVENTS 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 RECORDS AND EVENTS 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.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading RECORDS AND EVENTS Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
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.
Irish-Scotch
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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.
MacDowellnounUS /məkˈdaʊəl/
United States composer best remembered as a composer of works for the piano (1860-1908)
From this reading RECORDS AND EVENTS 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.
McMurran
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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.
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.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading RECORDS AND EVENTS 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 RECORDS AND EVENTS 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 RECORDS AND EVENTS 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 RECORDS AND EVENTS 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 RECORDS AND EVENTS 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.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
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.
prioritynounUS /praɪˈɔːrəti/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading RECORDS AND EVENTS Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading RECORDS AND EVENTS Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.
RECORDSnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading RECORDS AND EVENTS Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
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.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(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.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
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 RECORDS AND EVENTS 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 RECORDS AND EVENTS 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 RECORDS AND EVENTS 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.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
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 RECORDS AND EVENTS 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.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
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.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
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 RECORDS AND EVENTS Edward MacDowell, the first Celtic voice that has spoken commandingly out of musical art, achieved that priority through natural if not inevitable processes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
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.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
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.
