Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

properly deserved

From this reading This opinion was not deserved.

plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were several reasons, however, for the "slams" which its neighbors gave it.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading There were several reasons, however, for the "slams" which its neighbors gave it.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

plural of “grandson” — a male grandchild

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

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From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

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From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There were several reasons, however, for the "slams" which its neighbors gave it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There were several reasons, however, for the "slams" which its neighbors gave it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

clean or organized

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading There were several reasons, however, for the "slams" which its neighbors gave it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This opinion was not deserved.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading This opinion was not deserved.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

favoring or promoting progress

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading There were several reasons, however, for the "slams" which its neighbors gave it.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

an educational institution

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There were several reasons, however, for the "slams" which its neighbors gave it.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

plural of “slam” — winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

From this reading There were several reasons, however, for the "slams" which its neighbors gave it.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were several reasons, however, for the "slams" which its neighbors gave it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This opinion was not deserved.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

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From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Wallacetown, the railroad centre which lay five miles south of Hamstead across the Connecticut River, was generally regarded by the agricultural community in its vicinity as a den of iniquity.

which person or people

From this reading Its population, instead of being composed largely of farmers, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of the "old families" who had first settled the valley, was made up of railway employees and officials, and of merchants who had come there at a later date.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Wallacetown was progressive and prosperous; its high school ranked with the best in the State, its shops were excellent, its buildings, both public and private, neat and attractive.