used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Even the jingle of the street-car bell does not disturb the silence of the streets of this select city.
BlunderingverbUS /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/
-ing form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
BostoniannounUS /ˌbɔːˈstoʊniən/
a native or resident of Boston
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The real Boston is penetrated by no railroads.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
carefully weighed
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Even the jingle of the street-car bell does not disturb the silence of the streets of this select city.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even the jingle of the street-car bell does not disturb the silence of the streets of this select city.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading It is to the ordinary Boston what the empty, out-of-season London is to the rest of the busy metropolis.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
Eva
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From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the jingle of the street-car bell does not disturb the silence of the streets of this select city.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
incorrectadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkərˈekt/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is to the ordinary Boston what the empty, out-of-season London is to the rest of the busy metropolis.
jingleverbUS /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/
make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading Even the jingle of the street-car bell does not disturb the silence of the streets of this select city.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It is to the ordinary Boston what the empty, out-of-season London is to the rest of the busy metropolis.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It is to the ordinary Boston what the empty, out-of-season London is to the rest of the busy metropolis.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
not any; not one
From this reading The real Boston is penetrated by no railroads.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even the jingle of the street-car bell does not disturb the silence of the streets of this select city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It is to the ordinary Boston what the empty, out-of-season London is to the rest of the busy metropolis.
out-of-season
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is to the ordinary Boston what the empty, out-of-season London is to the rest of the busy metropolis.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading The real Boston is penetrated by no railroads.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
queenlyadjective
having the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
railroadsnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdz/
plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The real Boston is penetrated by no railroads.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It is to the ordinary Boston what the empty, out-of-season London is to the rest of the busy metropolis.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading Even the jingle of the street-car bell does not disturb the silence of the streets of this select city.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Even the jingle of the street-car bell does not disturb the silence of the streets of this select city.
Sommerton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
street-car
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even the jingle of the street-car bell does not disturb the silence of the streets of this select city.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
precisely as stated
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eva Sommerton, of Boston, knew that she lived in the right portion of that justly celebrated city, and this knowledge was evident in the poise of her queenly head, and in every movement of her graceful form.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is to the ordinary Boston what the empty, out-of-season London is to the rest of the busy metropolis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Blundering foreigners--foreigners as far as Boston is concerned, although they may be citizens of the United States--considered Boston to be a large city, with commerce and railroads and busy streets and enterprising newspapers, but the true Bostonian knows that this view is very incorrect.
