used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are those who believe that the Canal will yield a yearly revenue of from eighty to ninety dollars in tolls alone.
accededverbUS /ækˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “accede” — yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Bostonians should have the exclusive control of this magnificent work, and the Selectmen of several of our prominent towns have drawn up petitions against the proposition of neutrality.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading There are those who believe that the Canal will yield a yearly revenue of from eighty to ninety dollars in tolls alone.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are those who believe that the Canal will yield a yearly revenue of from eighty to ninety dollars in tolls alone.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
Barnstable
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From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading There are those who believe that the Canal will yield a yearly revenue of from eighty to ninety dollars in tolls alone.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
BostoniansnounUS /ˈbɑːstoʊniənz/
plural of “bostonian” — a native or resident of Boston
From this reading Bostonians should have the exclusive control of this magnificent work, and the Selectmen of several of our prominent towns have drawn up petitions against the proposition of neutrality.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
CanalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
cod-fish
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From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Bostonians should have the exclusive control of this magnificent work, and the Selectmen of several of our prominent towns have drawn up petitions against the proposition of neutrality.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading There are those who believe that the Canal will yield a yearly revenue of from eighty to ninety dollars in tolls alone.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Bostonians should have the exclusive control of this magnificent work, and the Selectmen of several of our prominent towns have drawn up petitions against the proposition of neutrality.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading There are those who believe that the Canal will yield a yearly revenue of from eighty to ninety dollars in tolls alone.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading Bostonians should have the exclusive control of this magnificent work, and the Selectmen of several of our prominent towns have drawn up petitions against the proposition of neutrality.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There are those who believe that the Canal will yield a yearly revenue of from eighty to ninety dollars in tolls alone.
garden-sass
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From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
GovernmentsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Bostonians should have the exclusive control of this magnificent work, and the Selectmen of several of our prominent towns have drawn up petitions against the proposition of neutrality.
MayorsnounUS /ˈmeɪərz/
plural of “mayor” — the head of a city government
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The opening of the Canal will be the most splendid pageant of modern times.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The opening of the Canal will be the most splendid pageant of modern times.
neutralitynounUS /nuːˈtræləti/
nonparticipation in a dispute or war
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading There are those who believe that the Canal will yield a yearly revenue of from eighty to ninety dollars in tolls alone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The opening of the Canal will be the most splendid pageant of modern times.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Bostonians should have the exclusive control of this magnificent work, and the Selectmen of several of our prominent towns have drawn up petitions against the proposition of neutrality.
pageantnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading The opening of the Canal will be the most splendid pageant of modern times.
go across or through
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
petitionsnounUS /pəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “petition” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading Bostonians should have the exclusive control of this magnificent work, and the Selectmen of several of our prominent towns have drawn up petitions against the proposition of neutrality.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Bostonians should have the exclusive control of this magnificent work, and the Selectmen of several of our prominent towns have drawn up petitions against the proposition of neutrality.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading There are those who believe that the Canal will yield a yearly revenue of from eighty to ninety dollars in tolls alone.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
Selectmen
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From this reading Bostonians should have the exclusive control of this magnificent work, and the Selectmen of several of our prominent towns have drawn up petitions against the proposition of neutrality.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Bostonians should have the exclusive control of this magnificent work, and the Selectmen of several of our prominent towns have drawn up petitions against the proposition of neutrality.
shorteningnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtənɪŋ/
fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Bostonians should have the exclusive control of this magnificent work, and the Selectmen of several of our prominent towns have drawn up petitions against the proposition of neutrality.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The opening of the Canal will be the most splendid pageant of modern times.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are those who believe that the Canal will yield a yearly revenue of from eighty to ninety dollars in tolls alone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There are those who believe that the Canal will yield a yearly revenue of from eighty to ninety dollars in tolls alone.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The opening of the Canal will be the most splendid pageant of modern times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are those who believe that the Canal will yield a yearly revenue of from eighty to ninety dollars in tolls alone.
tollsnounUS /toʊlz/
plural of “toll” — a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
From this reading There are those who believe that the Canal will yield a yearly revenue of from eighty to ninety dollars in tolls alone.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Bostonians should have the exclusive control of this magnificent work, and the Selectmen of several of our prominent towns have drawn up petitions against the proposition of neutrality.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bostonians should have the exclusive control of this magnificent work, and the Selectmen of several of our prominent towns have drawn up petitions against the proposition of neutrality.
VesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It is understood that the European Governments have already proposed to the Mayors of Boston and Barnstable to guarantee the neutrality of the Canal in case of war; but it is not possible that the proposition will be acceded to.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
which person or people
From this reading There are those who believe that the Canal will yield a yearly revenue of from eighty to ninety dollars in tolls alone.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Vessels will hereafter pass through this Canal instead of taking the long voyage around the Cape; and it is believed that the _saving_ which will be effected in the transportation of cod-fish and garden-sass by the consequent shortening of the voyage, will be something enormous.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Bostonians should have the exclusive control of this magnificent work, and the Selectmen of several of our prominent towns have drawn up petitions against the proposition of neutrality.
yearlynounUS /ˈjɪrli/
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading There are those who believe that the Canal will yield a yearly revenue of from eighty to ninety dollars in tolls alone.
be the cause or source of
From this reading There are those who believe that the Canal will yield a yearly revenue of from eighty to ninety dollars in tolls alone.
