used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
(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 And sooner or later--but as a general thing sooner--all the urbanites who settle up our way do join.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
artesianadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrˈtiːʒən/
(of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
AssociationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And sooner or later--but as a general thing sooner--all the urbanites who settle up our way do join.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
city-bredadjective
being or having the customs or manners or dress of a city person
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
CreelnounUS /kriːl/
a wicker basket used by anglers to hold fish
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And sooner or later--but as a general thing sooner--all the urbanites who settle up our way do join.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading And sooner or later--but as a general thing sooner--all the urbanites who settle up our way do join.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
of the present time and place
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And sooner or later--but as a general thing sooner--all the urbanites who settle up our way do join.
macadamnounUS /məˈkædəm/
broken stone used in macadamized roadways
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading And sooner or later--but as a general thing sooner--all the urbanites who settle up our way do join.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading And sooner or later--but as a general thing sooner--all the urbanites who settle up our way do join.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
a special situation
From this reading And sooner or later--but as a general thing sooner--all the urbanites who settle up our way do join.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading Some day we shall be strong enough to club in and elect our own county officers on a ticket pledged to run a macadam highway past the estate of each member.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And sooner or later--but as a general thing sooner--all the urbanites who settle up our way do join.
urbanites
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From this reading And sooner or later--but as a general thing sooner--all the urbanites who settle up our way do join.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And sooner or later--but as a general thing sooner--all the urbanites who settle up our way do join.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
wellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
Westchester
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I spoke some pages back of the Westchester County Despair Association, which was founded by George Creel and which has a large membership in our immediate section.
which person or people
From this reading As I stated then, any city-bred man who turns amateur farmer and moves into our neighborhood, and who in developing his country place has a streak of hard labor, is eligible to join this organization.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Soon after we moved to the country we became eligible to join the Westchester County Despair Association, on account of an artesian well--or, to be exact, on account of three artesian wells, complicated with several springs.
