used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They subscribe to it in a spirit of meekness that is characteristically local.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
anticipatesverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪts/
third-person singular of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He anticipates criticism by saying, "Well, you know, _I_ live in Brooklyn," and he looks at you in tremulous expectation of the usual condolences.
apologeticadjectiveUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪk/
offering or expressing apology
From this reading But the resident of Brooklyn is apologetic from the start.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He anticipates criticism by saying, "Well, you know, _I_ live in Brooklyn," and he looks at you in tremulous expectation of the usual condolences.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
BinghamtonnounUS /ˈbɪŋəmtən/
a city in south central New York near the border with Pennsylvania
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the resident of Brooklyn is apologetic from the start.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He anticipates criticism by saying, "Well, you know, _I_ live in Brooklyn," and he looks at you in tremulous expectation of the usual condolences.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
characteristicallyadverbUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪkli/
in characteristic manner
From this reading They subscribe to it in a spirit of meekness that is characteristically local.
CherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
condolencesnounUS /kənˈdoʊlənsəz/
plural of “condolence” — an expression of sympathy with another's grief
From this reading He anticipates criticism by saying, "Well, you know, _I_ live in Brooklyn," and he looks at you in tremulous expectation of the usual condolences.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading He anticipates criticism by saying, "Well, you know, _I_ live in Brooklyn," and he looks at you in tremulous expectation of the usual condolences.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
don't
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From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading He anticipates criticism by saying, "Well, you know, _I_ live in Brooklyn," and he looks at you in tremulous expectation of the usual condolences.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They subscribe to it in a spirit of meekness that is characteristically local.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They subscribe to it in a spirit of meekness that is characteristically local.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He anticipates criticism by saying, "Well, you know, _I_ live in Brooklyn," and he looks at you in tremulous expectation of the usual condolences.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
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 They subscribe to it in a spirit of meekness that is characteristically local.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He anticipates criticism by saying, "Well, you know, _I_ live in Brooklyn," and he looks at you in tremulous expectation of the usual condolences.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
meeknessnoun
the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness
From this reading They subscribe to it in a spirit of meekness that is characteristically local.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
perpetuationnounUS /pərˌpetʃəˈweɪʃən/
the act of prolonging something
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
with low volume
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading But the resident of Brooklyn is apologetic from the start.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
express in words
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He anticipates criticism by saying, "Well, you know, _I_ live in Brooklyn," and he looks at you in tremulous expectation of the usual condolences.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading They subscribe to it in a spirit of meekness that is characteristically local.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But the resident of Brooklyn is apologetic from the start.
subscribeverbUS /səbˈskraɪb/
offer to buy, as of stocks and shares
From this reading They subscribe to it in a spirit of meekness that is characteristically local.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They subscribe to it in a spirit of meekness that is characteristically local.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading He anticipates criticism by saying, "Well, you know, _I_ live in Brooklyn," and he looks at you in tremulous expectation of the usual condolences.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He anticipates criticism by saying, "Well, you know, _I_ live in Brooklyn," and he looks at you in tremulous expectation of the usual condolences.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He anticipates criticism by saying, "Well, you know, _I_ live in Brooklyn," and he looks at you in tremulous expectation of the usual condolences.
in or at the place that
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
which person or people
From this reading Of course I don't mean to deny that the people who live in Brooklyn are themselves largely responsible for the perpetuation of the silly jest.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Ask a man from Cherry Springs or Binghamton where is his home and he will quietly say, Cherry Springs or Binghamton, as the case may be.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He anticipates criticism by saying, "Well, you know, _I_ live in Brooklyn," and he looks at you in tremulous expectation of the usual condolences.
