used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "The Winning Lady," etc.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Often a person, being in Fairbridge for the first time, and being driven by way of entertainment about the rural streets, would inquire, "Why Fairbridge?"
adjectivenounUS /ˈædʒɪktɪv/
a word that expresses an attribute of something
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fairbridge could hardly, by an unbiassed person who did not dwell in the little village and view its features through the rosy glamour of home life, be called "fair."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "The Winning Lady," etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fairbridge could hardly, by an unbiassed person who did not dwell in the little village and view its features through the rosy glamour of home life, be called "fair."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Often a person, being in Fairbridge for the first time, and being driven by way of entertainment about the rural streets, would inquire, "Why Fairbridge?"
bondedverbUS /ˈbɑːndəd/
past form of “bond” — stick to firmly
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
BridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Fairbridge could hardly, by an unbiassed person who did not dwell in the little village and view its features through the rosy glamour of home life, be called "fair."
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fairbridge could hardly, by an unbiassed person who did not dwell in the little village and view its features through the rosy glamour of home life, be called "fair."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
descried
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From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
Dodd
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From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Often a person, being in Fairbridge for the first time, and being driven by way of entertainment about the rural streets, would inquire, "Why Fairbridge?"
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Fairbridge could hardly, by an unbiassed person who did not dwell in the little village and view its features through the rosy glamour of home life, be called "fair."
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "The Winning Lady," etc.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Often a person, being in Fairbridge for the first time, and being driven by way of entertainment about the rural streets, would inquire, "Why Fairbridge?"
etc
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From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "The Winning Lady," etc.
apart from; not including
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Fairbridge could hardly, by an unbiassed person who did not dwell in the little village and view its features through the rosy glamour of home life, be called "fair."
Fairbridge
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From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
far-seeing
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From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Fairbridge could hardly, by an unbiassed person who did not dwell in the little village and view its features through the rosy glamour of home life, be called "fair."
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Often a person, being in Fairbridge for the first time, and being driven by way of entertainment about the rural streets, would inquire, "Why Fairbridge?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading Fairbridge could hardly, by an unbiassed person who did not dwell in the little village and view its features through the rosy glamour of home life, be called "fair."
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
only a very short time before
From this reading Fairbridge could hardly, by an unbiassed person who did not dwell in the little village and view its features through the rosy glamour of home life, be called "fair."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Fairbridge could hardly, by an unbiassed person who did not dwell in the little village and view its features through the rosy glamour of home life, be called "fair."
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "The Winning Lady," etc.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Often a person, being in Fairbridge for the first time, and being driven by way of entertainment about the rural streets, would inquire, "Why Fairbridge?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Fairbridge could hardly, by an unbiassed person who did not dwell in the little village and view its features through the rosy glamour of home life, be called "fair."
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
Julien
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From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "The Winning Lady," etc.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Fairbridge could hardly, by an unbiassed person who did not dwell in the little village and view its features through the rosy glamour of home life, be called "fair."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
MeadnounUS /miːd/
United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
Meylan
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From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
misnomernounUS /mɪˈsnoʊmər/
an incorrect or unsuitable name
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
municipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "The Winning Lady," etc.
not one, and not any
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
NunnounUS /nʌn/
a woman religious
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "The Winning Lady," etc.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "The Winning Lady," etc.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often a person, being in Fairbridge for the first time, and being driven by way of entertainment about the rural streets, would inquire, "Why Fairbridge?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
a human being
From this reading Often a person, being in Fairbridge for the first time, and being driven by way of entertainment about the rural streets, would inquire, "Why Fairbridge?"
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
on the contrary
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "The Winning Lady," etc.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Fairbridge could hardly, by an unbiassed person who did not dwell in the little village and view its features through the rosy glamour of home life, be called "fair."
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading Often a person, being in Fairbridge for the first time, and being driven by way of entertainment about the rural streets, would inquire, "Why Fairbridge?"
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Often a person, being in Fairbridge for the first time, and being driven by way of entertainment about the rural streets, would inquire, "Why Fairbridge?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "The Winning Lady," etc.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Fairbridge could hardly, by an unbiassed person who did not dwell in the little village and view its features through the rosy glamour of home life, be called "fair."
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Often a person, being in Fairbridge for the first time, and being driven by way of entertainment about the rural streets, would inquire, "Why Fairbridge?"
very small
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
unbiassedadjective
characterized by a lack of partiality
From this reading Fairbridge could hardly, by an unbiassed person who did not dwell in the little village and view its features through the rosy glamour of home life, be called "fair."
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Fairbridge could hardly, by an unbiassed person who did not dwell in the little village and view its features through the rosy glamour of home life, be called "fair."
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Often a person, being in Fairbridge for the first time, and being driven by way of entertainment about the rural streets, would inquire, "Why Fairbridge?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bridges there were none, except those over which the trains thundered to and from New York, and the adjective, except to old inhabitants who had a curious fierce loyalty for the place, did not seemingly apply.
which person or people
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Often a person, being in Fairbridge for the first time, and being driven by way of entertainment about the rural streets, would inquire, "Why Fairbridge?"
WinningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "The Winning Lady," etc.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Often a person, being in Fairbridge for the first time, and being driven by way of entertainment about the rural streets, would inquire, "Why Fairbridge?"
a late time of life
From this reading With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
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 With illustrations by Paul Julien Meylan New York Dodd, Mead and Company Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer.
