used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading They had usurped rights, however, of the most extraordinary character.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
power to direct or determine
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
a small house with a single story
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
cottagernoun
someone who lives in a cottage
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
Easton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading They had usurped rights, however, of the most extraordinary character.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had usurped rights, however, of the most extraordinary character.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They had usurped rights, however, of the most extraordinary character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
Jarrod
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
locationsnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “location” — a point or extent in space
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
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 It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MEETING.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
used to form the superlative
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
not any; not one
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had usurped rights, however, of the most extraordinary character.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
parksnounUS /pɑːrks/
United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
plats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
carry out
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
Tamawaca
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEETING.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
usurpedverbUS /ˌjuːˈsɜːrpt/
past form of “usurp” — seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
From this reading They had usurped rights, however, of the most extraordinary character.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the public parks, originally reserved in the recorded plats, the partners had selected the best building locations and erected cottages upon them, which were rented at good figures.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading On the contrary they belonged entirely to the cottage and lot owners, neither Easton nor Wilder having any more legal rights thereto than the most insignificant cottager.
Wilder'snounUS /ˈwaɪldərz/
possessive form of “wilder” — United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading It did not take Jarrod long to decide that there were no grounds for Wilder's claim that the streets and parks at Tamawaca were in his control.
