used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Strathconna considered itself a metropolis and, indeed, it was one such, in a budding, modified degree.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was nothing old about it in the sense that Montreal and Quebec are aged.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading There was nothing old about it in the sense that Montreal and Quebec are aged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strathconna considered itself a metropolis and, indeed, it was one such, in a budding, modified degree.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was nothing old about it in the sense that Montreal and Quebec are aged.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading Strathconna considered itself a metropolis and, indeed, it was one such, in a budding, modified degree.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
civicadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
From this reading It had more of civic spirit and local pride than most towns of a million souls.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
carefully weighed
From this reading Strathconna considered itself a metropolis and, indeed, it was one such, in a budding, modified degree.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Strathconna considered itself a metropolis and, indeed, it was one such, in a budding, modified degree.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had more of civic spirit and local pride than most towns of a million souls.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Strathconna considered itself a metropolis and, indeed, it was one such, in a budding, modified degree.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Strathconna considered itself a metropolis and, indeed, it was one such, in a budding, modified degree.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Strathconna considered itself a metropolis and, indeed, it was one such, in a budding, modified degree.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Strathconna considered itself a metropolis and, indeed, it was one such, in a budding, modified degree.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading It had more of civic spirit and local pride than most towns of a million souls.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading TOO MUCH LUCK.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Strathconna considered itself a metropolis and, indeed, it was one such, in a budding, modified degree.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading It had more of civic spirit and local pride than most towns of a million souls.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading Strathconna considered itself a metropolis and, indeed, it was one such, in a budding, modified degree.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading There was nothing old about it in the sense that Montreal and Quebec are aged.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
used to form the superlative
From this reading It had more of civic spirit and local pride than most towns of a million souls.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading TOO MUCH LUCK.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing old about it in the sense that Montreal and Quebec are aged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was nothing old about it in the sense that Montreal and Quebec are aged.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Strathconna considered itself a metropolis and, indeed, it was one such, in a budding, modified degree.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It had more of civic spirit and local pride than most towns of a million souls.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading There was nothing old about it in the sense that Montreal and Quebec are aged.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading There was nothing old about it in the sense that Montreal and Quebec are aged.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It had more of civic spirit and local pride than most towns of a million souls.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It had more of civic spirit and local pride than most towns of a million souls.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
Strathconna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strathconna considered itself a metropolis and, indeed, it was one such, in a budding, modified degree.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Strathconna considered itself a metropolis and, indeed, it was one such, in a budding, modified degree.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was nothing old about it in the sense that Montreal and Quebec are aged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading TOO MUCH LUCK.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It had more of civic spirit and local pride than most towns of a million souls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Strathconna considered itself a metropolis and, indeed, it was one such, in a budding, modified degree.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were electric lights, a gas plant, street cars, business buildings of brick more than two stories in height and the "Hunt Club."
