used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Yes, sixty millions--all alive and kicking!
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Yes, sixty millions--all alive and kicking!
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 _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading If the earth is small, America is large, and the Americans are immense!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yes, sixty millions--all alive and kicking!
AnecdotenounUS /ˈænəkdoʊt/
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the earth is small, America is large, and the Americans are immense!
boastingnounUS /ˈboʊstɪŋ/
speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading * * * * * An Englishman was one day boasting to a Frenchman of the immensity of the British Empire.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading * * * * * An Englishman was one day boasting to a Frenchman of the immensity of the British Empire.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
cannot
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From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
colonelsnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
plural of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
ConjuringnounUS /ˈkɑːndʒərɪŋ/
calling up a spirit or devil
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading * * * * * An Englishman was one day boasting to a Frenchman of the immensity of the British Empire.
decidesverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading If the earth is small, America is large, and the Americans are immense!
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading * * * * * An Englishman was one day boasting to a Frenchman of the immensity of the British Empire.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "Yes, sir," he exclaimed to finish up with, "the sun never sets on the English possessions."
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading * * * * * An Englishman was one day boasting to a Frenchman of the immensity of the British Empire.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Yes, sir," he exclaimed to finish up with, "the sun never sets on the English possessions."
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "Yes, sir," he exclaimed to finish up with, "the sun never sets on the English possessions."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading * * * * * An Englishman was one day boasting to a Frenchman of the immensity of the British Empire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, sir," he exclaimed to finish up with, "the sun never sets on the English possessions."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the earth is small, America is large, and the Americans are immense!
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading If the earth is small, America is large, and the Americans are immense!
immensitynoun
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading * * * * * An Englishman was one day boasting to a Frenchman of the immensity of the British Empire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading Yes, sixty millions--all alive and kicking!
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If the earth is small, America is large, and the Americans are immense!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Yes, sir," he exclaimed to finish up with, "the sun never sets on the English possessions."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes, sir," he exclaimed to finish up with, "the sun never sets on the English possessions."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading * * * * * An Englishman was one day boasting to a Frenchman of the immensity of the British Empire.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
PopulationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading "Yes, sir," he exclaimed to finish up with, "the sun never sets on the English possessions."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading "Yes, sir," he exclaimed to finish up with, "the sun never sets on the English possessions."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir," he exclaimed to finish up with, "the sun never sets on the English possessions."
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If the earth is small, America is large, and the Americans are immense!
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Yes, sir," he exclaimed to finish up with, "the sun never sets on the English possessions."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * An Englishman was one day boasting to a Frenchman of the immensity of the British Empire.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Population of America.--An Anecdote about the Sun.--Where is the Centre of America?--Jonathan cannot get over it, nor can I.--America, the Land of Conjuring.--A Letter from Jonathan decides me to set out for the United States._ The population of America is about sixty millions--mostly colonels.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, sir," he exclaimed to finish up with, "the sun never sets on the English possessions."
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, sixty millions--all alive and kicking!
