used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
adultnounUS /əˈdʌlt/
a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
advertiseverbUS /ˈædvərtaɪz/
call attention to
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
any person at all
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
on or to one side
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
circulatingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪŋ/
passing from one to another
From this reading Nor was a circulating library so much needed in Poketown as a reading and recreation room for the youth of the village.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
donornounUS /ˈdoʊnər/
person who makes a gift of property
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "SHOWING" THE ELDER No millionaire library-giver had found Poketown on the map.
else
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From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
foistverbUS /fɔɪst/
to force onto another
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nor was a circulating library so much needed in Poketown as a reading and recreation room for the youth of the village.
set up or found
From this reading "SHOWING" THE ELDER No millionaire library-giver had found Poketown on the map.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "SHOWING" THE ELDER No millionaire library-giver had found Poketown on the map.
hard-headed
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From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
how
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From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor was a circulating library so much needed in Poketown as a reading and recreation room for the youth of the village.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
Janice
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From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
library-giver
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From this reading "SHOWING" THE ELDER No millionaire library-giver had found Poketown on the map.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
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 The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading "SHOWING" THE ELDER No millionaire library-giver had found Poketown on the map.
mausoleumnounUS /ˌmɔːsəˈliːəm/
a large burial chamber, usually above ground
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
Middler
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From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading "SHOWING" THE ELDER No millionaire library-giver had found Poketown on the map.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nor was a circulating library so much needed in Poketown as a reading and recreation room for the youth of the village.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Nor was a circulating library so much needed in Poketown as a reading and recreation room for the youth of the village.
not any; not one
From this reading "SHOWING" THE ELDER No millionaire library-giver had found Poketown on the map.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was a circulating library so much needed in Poketown as a reading and recreation room for the youth of the village.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "SHOWING" THE ELDER No millionaire library-giver had found Poketown on the map.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
Poketown
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From this reading "SHOWING" THE ELDER No millionaire library-giver had found Poketown on the map.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Nor was a circulating library so much needed in Poketown as a reading and recreation room for the youth of the village.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Nor was a circulating library so much needed in Poketown as a reading and recreation room for the youth of the village.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Nor was a circulating library so much needed in Poketown as a reading and recreation room for the youth of the village.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
an educational institution
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading "SHOWING" THE ELDER No millionaire library-giver had found Poketown on the map.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nor was a circulating library so much needed in Poketown as a reading and recreation room for the youth of the village.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "SHOWING" THE ELDER No millionaire library-giver had found Poketown on the map.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
tight-fisted
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From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
upkeepnounUS /ˈʌpkiːp/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Nor was a circulating library so much needed in Poketown as a reading and recreation room for the youth of the village.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
votersnounUS /ˈvoʊtərz/
plural of “voter” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Union Sunday School had a library; but its list of volumes was open to the same objections as are raised to many other institutions of its kind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aside from her brief talk with Mr. Middler, Janice Day advised with no adult at first as to how the establishment of the needed institution should be brought about.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Or else, the hard-headed and tight-fisted voters of that Green Mountain community were too sharp to allow anybody to foist upon them a granite mausoleum, the upkeep of which would mainly advertise the name of the donor.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Nor was a circulating library so much needed in Poketown as a reading and recreation room for the youth of the village.
