used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
burlesquenounUS /bərˈlesk/
a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I speak not from hearsay alone; I can personally substantiate these facts.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Such is not the case on my part.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
apart from; not including
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I speak not from hearsay alone; I can personally substantiate these facts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I speak not from hearsay alone; I can personally substantiate these facts.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
hearsaynounUS /ˈhiːrseɪ/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading I speak not from hearsay alone; I can personally substantiate these facts.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
Holstrom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such is not the case on my part.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such is not the case on my part.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Such is not the case on my part.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Such is not the case on my part.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading I speak not from hearsay alone; I can personally substantiate these facts.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
express in speech
From this reading I speak not from hearsay alone; I can personally substantiate these facts.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
substantiateverbUS /səbˈstæntʃieɪt/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading I speak not from hearsay alone; I can personally substantiate these facts.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such is not the case on my part.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I speak not from hearsay alone; I can personally substantiate these facts.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I have given expression to nothing more than the opinion held by too many persons throughout Great Britain respecting this country.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Perhaps many of my readers may think that I have thrown in the statements of Charles Holstrom as a sort of burlesque upon Canada.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed, there are hundreds in England alone, who are not aware of the existence of such a place; and thousands there are who know of nothing authentic concerning Canada except the name.
