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From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
billionnounUS /ˈbɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
billionsnounUS /ˈbɪljənz/
plural of “billion” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
placed in a grave
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Narrow of shoulder and shallow of chest he was, but no matter.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading There was a dignity to the man that showed itself in every movement.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Here was one who still called himself a man, one whose traditions sprang from the rocky New England soil that had nourished his forebears.
divisible by two
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was a dignity to the man that showed itself in every movement.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
forebearsnounUS /ˈfɔːrberz/
plural of “forebear” — a person from whom you are descended
From this reading Here was one who still called himself a man, one whose traditions sprang from the rocky New England soil that had nourished his forebears.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here was one who still called himself a man, one whose traditions sprang from the rocky New England soil that had nourished his forebears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here was one who still called himself a man, one whose traditions sprang from the rocky New England soil that had nourished his forebears.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Narrow of shoulder and shallow of chest he was, but no matter.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was one who still called himself a man, one whose traditions sprang from the rocky New England soil that had nourished his forebears.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here was one who still called himself a man, one whose traditions sprang from the rocky New England soil that had nourished his forebears.
ten 10s
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was a dignity to the man that showed itself in every movement.
JeremiahnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Narrow of shoulder and shallow of chest he was, but no matter.
moldnounUS /moʊld/
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading There was a dignity to the man that showed itself in every movement.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Narrow of shoulder and shallow of chest he was, but no matter.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Here was one who still called himself a man, one whose traditions sprang from the rocky New England soil that had nourished his forebears.
not any; not one
From this reading Narrow of shoulder and shallow of chest he was, but no matter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
From this reading Here was one who still called himself a man, one whose traditions sprang from the rocky New England soil that had nourished his forebears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Narrow of shoulder and shallow of chest he was, but no matter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here was one who still called himself a man, one whose traditions sprang from the rocky New England soil that had nourished his forebears.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
rawbonedadjective
having a lean and bony physique
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Here was one who still called himself a man, one whose traditions sprang from the rocky New England soil that had nourished his forebears.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading Narrow of shoulder and shallow of chest he was, but no matter.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Narrow of shoulder and shallow of chest he was, but no matter.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was a dignity to the man that showed itself in every movement.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Here was one who still called himself a man, one whose traditions sprang from the rocky New England soil that had nourished his forebears.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Here was one who still called himself a man, one whose traditions sprang from the rocky New England soil that had nourished his forebears.
not in physical motion
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
termitesnounUS /ˈtɜːrmaɪts/
plural of “termite” — whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a dignity to the man that showed itself in every movement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a dignity to the man that showed itself in every movement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a dignity to the man that showed itself in every movement.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Here was one who still called himself a man, one whose traditions sprang from the rocky New England soil that had nourished his forebears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
in or at the place that
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
which person or people
From this reading Here was one who still called himself a man, one whose traditions sprang from the rocky New England soil that had nourished his forebears.
belonging to which person
From this reading Here was one who still called himself a man, one whose traditions sprang from the rocky New England soil that had nourished his forebears.
Winthrop
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From this reading _In the cities, 350 billions swarmed like termites in a hill; but Jeremiah Winthrop still called himself a man...._ Tall and rawboned was Jeremiah Winthrop.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The mold that produces such a man is not easily bent or broken, not even in a world of three hundred and fifty billion people, not even in a world where the rocky New England soil lies buried and forgotten beneath the foundations of monstrous buildings.
