used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
(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 All cases of atavism are treated in the hospitals."
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the course of an early morning constitutional I visited Charlestown.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All cases of atavism are treated in the hospitals."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
atavismnounUS /ˈætəvɪzəm/
a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
From this reading All cases of atavism are treated in the hospitals."
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading All cases of atavism are treated in the hospitals."
a period of 100 years
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
CharlestownnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlstaʊn/
a former town and present-day neighborhood of Boston; settled in 1629
From this reading In the course of an early morning constitutional I visited Charlestown.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading In the course of an early morning constitutional I visited Charlestown.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of an early morning constitutional I visited Charlestown.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
Dr
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From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
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 In the course of an early morning constitutional I visited Charlestown.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We have no jails nowadays.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading All cases of atavism are treated in the hospitals."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the course of an early morning constitutional I visited Charlestown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the course of an early morning constitutional I visited Charlestown.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
jailsnounUS /dʒeɪlz/
plural of “jail” — a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading "We have no jails nowadays.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
Leete
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From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the course of an early morning constitutional I visited Charlestown.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
not any; not one
From this reading "We have no jails nowadays.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading "We have no jails nowadays.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the course of an early morning constitutional I visited Charlestown.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the course of an early morning constitutional I visited Charlestown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading All cases of atavism are treated in the hospitals."
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In the course of an early morning constitutional I visited Charlestown.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have no jails nowadays.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
at the time that
From this reading "That went before my day, but I remember hearing about it," said Dr. Leete, when I alluded to the fact at the breakfast table.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among the changes, too numerous to attempt to indicate, which mark the lapse of a century in that quarter, I particularly noted the total disappearance of the old state prison.
