Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

in addition

From this reading If I do not mistake, these Sands were connected by marriage with one of my ancestors, who were also settlers in Block Island.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading One of these, Robert Sands, was the author of a poem entitled "Yamoyden," its theme being an Indian story or legend.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading If I do not mistake, these Sands were connected by marriage with one of my ancestors, who were also settlers in Block Island.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading One of these, Robert Sands, was the author of a poem entitled "Yamoyden," its theme being an Indian story or legend.

causing inconvenience

From this reading I remember having seen the poet Sands in my childhood, a rather awkward, near-sighted man.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading His family dated back to the Sands who once owned a considerable part of Block Island, and from whom Sands Point takes its name.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading One of these, Robert Sands, was the author of a poem entitled "Yamoyden," its theme being an Indian story or legend.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading His family dated back to the Sands who once owned a considerable part of Block Island, and from whom Sands Point takes its name.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading I remember having seen the poet Sands in my childhood, a rather awkward, near-sighted man.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

being joined in close association

From this reading If I do not mistake, these Sands were connected by marriage with one of my ancestors, who were also settlers in Block Island.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His family dated back to the Sands who once owned a considerable part of Block Island, and from whom Sands Point takes its name.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past

From this reading His family dated back to the Sands who once owned a considerable part of Block Island, and from whom Sands Point takes its name.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If I do not mistake, these Sands were connected by marriage with one of my ancestors, who were also settlers in Block Island.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading One of these, Robert Sands, was the author of a poem entitled "Yamoyden," its theme being an Indian story or legend.

a social unit living together

From this reading His family dated back to the Sands who once owned a considerable part of Block Island, and from whom Sands Point takes its name.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His family dated back to the Sands who once owned a considerable part of Block Island, and from whom Sands Point takes its name.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading I remember having seen the poet Sands in my childhood, a rather awkward, near-sighted man.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His family dated back to the Sands who once owned a considerable part of Block Island, and from whom Sands Point takes its name.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading If I do not mistake, these Sands were connected by marriage with one of my ancestors, who were also settlers in Block Island.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If I do not mistake, these Sands were connected by marriage with one of my ancestors, who were also settlers in Block Island.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading If I do not mistake, these Sands were connected by marriage with one of my ancestors, who were also settlers in Block Island.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading One of these, Robert Sands, was the author of a poem entitled "Yamoyden," its theme being an Indian story or legend.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading His family dated back to the Sands who once owned a considerable part of Block Island, and from whom Sands Point takes its name.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading One of these, Robert Sands, was the author of a poem entitled "Yamoyden," its theme being an Indian story or legend.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading One of these, Robert Sands, was the author of a poem entitled "Yamoyden," its theme being an Indian story or legend.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I remember having seen the poet Sands in my childhood, a rather awkward, near-sighted man.

social deportment

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading If I do not mistake, these Sands were connected by marriage with one of my ancestors, who were also settlers in Block Island.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading If I do not mistake, these Sands were connected by marriage with one of my ancestors, who were also settlers in Block Island.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His family dated back to the Sands who once owned a considerable part of Block Island, and from whom Sands Point takes its name.

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From this reading I remember having seen the poet Sands in my childhood, a rather awkward, near-sighted man.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If I do not mistake, these Sands were connected by marriage with one of my ancestors, who were also settlers in Block Island.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

on one occasion

From this reading His family dated back to the Sands who once owned a considerable part of Block Island, and from whom Sands Point takes its name.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these, Robert Sands, was the author of a poem entitled "Yamoyden," its theme being an Indian story or legend.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One of these, Robert Sands, was the author of a poem entitled "Yamoyden," its theme being an Indian story or legend.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading His family dated back to the Sands who once owned a considerable part of Block Island, and from whom Sands Point takes its name.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading His family dated back to the Sands who once owned a considerable part of Block Island, and from whom Sands Point takes its name.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading One of these, Robert Sands, was the author of a poem entitled "Yamoyden," its theme being an Indian story or legend.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading I remember having seen the poet Sands in my childhood, a rather awkward, near-sighted man.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading His family dated back to the Sands who once owned a considerable part of Block Island, and from whom Sands Point takes its name.

on the contrary

From this reading I remember having seen the poet Sands in my childhood, a rather awkward, near-sighted man.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I remember having seen the poet Sands in my childhood, a rather awkward, near-sighted man.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading One of these, Robert Sands, was the author of a poem entitled "Yamoyden," its theme being an Indian story or legend.

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading One of these, Robert Sands, was the author of a poem entitled "Yamoyden," its theme being an Indian story or legend.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I remember having seen the poet Sands in my childhood, a rather awkward, near-sighted man.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading If I do not mistake, these Sands were connected by marriage with one of my ancestors, who were also settlers in Block Island.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading One of these, Robert Sands, was the author of a poem entitled "Yamoyden," its theme being an Indian story or legend.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading His family dated back to the Sands who once owned a considerable part of Block Island, and from whom Sands Point takes its name.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading One of these, Robert Sands, was the author of a poem entitled "Yamoyden," its theme being an Indian story or legend.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of these, Robert Sands, was the author of a poem entitled "Yamoyden," its theme being an Indian story or legend.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

which person or people

From this reading His family dated back to the Sands who once owned a considerable part of Block Island, and from whom Sands Point takes its name.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His family dated back to the Sands who once owned a considerable part of Block Island, and from whom Sands Point takes its name.

belonging to which person

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If I do not mistake, these Sands were connected by marriage with one of my ancestors, who were also settlers in Block Island.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One of these, Robert Sands, was the author of a poem entitled "Yamoyden," its theme being an Indian story or legend.

but in spite of that

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading LITERARY NEW YORK Although the New York of my youth had little claim to be recognized as a literary centre, it yet was a city whose tastes and manners were much influenced by people of culture.