Chapter I

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

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the history mentioned may be correct, it might be open to censure on the ground that the writer was biased in favor of his own people.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

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

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Be that as it may, the people of Good Hope had planted themselves upon the river, determined to keep back, as far as possible, the domineering race which had intruded upon the happy valley.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Although the history mentioned may be correct, it might be open to censure on the ground that the writer was biased in favor of his own people.

favoring one person or side over another

From this reading Although the history mentioned may be correct, it might be open to censure on the ground that the writer was biased in favor of his own people.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading BOSTON “DICKERS” WITH THE DUTCHMEN.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

harsh criticism or disapproval

From this reading Although the history mentioned may be correct, it might be open to censure on the ground that the writer was biased in favor of his own people.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

make right or correct

From this reading Although the history mentioned may be correct, it might be open to censure on the ground that the writer was biased in favor of his own people.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

characterized by great determination

From this reading Be that as it may, the people of Good Hope had planted themselves upon the river, determined to keep back, as far as possible, the domineering race which had intruded upon the happy valley.

third-person singular of “dicker” — negotiate the terms of an exchange

From this reading BOSTON “DICKERS” WITH THE DUTCHMEN.

tending to domineer

From this reading Be that as it may, the people of Good Hope had planted themselves upon the river, determined to keep back, as far as possible, the domineering race which had intruded upon the happy valley.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BOSTON “DICKERS” WITH THE DUTCHMEN.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Be that as it may, the people of Good Hope had planted themselves upon the river, determined to keep back, as far as possible, the domineering race which had intruded upon the happy valley.

promote over another

From this reading Although the history mentioned may be correct, it might be open to censure on the ground that the writer was biased in favor of his own people.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Although the history mentioned may be correct, it might be open to censure on the ground that the writer was biased in favor of his own people.

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

From this reading Be that as it may, the people of Good Hope had planted themselves upon the river, determined to keep back, as far as possible, the domineering race which had intruded upon the happy valley.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Be that as it may, the people of Good Hope had planted themselves upon the river, determined to keep back, as far as possible, the domineering race which had intruded upon the happy valley.

the state capital of Connecticut; located in central Connecticut on the Connecticut river; a center of the insurance business

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Although the history mentioned may be correct, it might be open to censure on the ground that the writer was biased in favor of his own people.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

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

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited

From this reading Be that as it may, the people of Good Hope had planted themselves upon the river, determined to keep back, as far as possible, the domineering race which had intruded upon the happy valley.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Be that as it may, the people of Good Hope had planted themselves upon the river, determined to keep back, as far as possible, the domineering race which had intruded upon the happy valley.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Although the history mentioned may be correct, it might be open to censure on the ground that the writer was biased in favor of his own people.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Although the history mentioned may be correct, it might be open to censure on the ground that the writer was biased in favor of his own people.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Although the history mentioned may be correct, it might be open to censure on the ground that the writer was biased in favor of his own people.

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

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Although the history mentioned may be correct, it might be open to censure on the ground that the writer was biased in favor of his own people.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Although the history mentioned may be correct, it might be open to censure on the ground that the writer was biased in favor of his own people.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Be that as it may, the people of Good Hope had planted themselves upon the river, determined to keep back, as far as possible, the domineering race which had intruded upon the happy valley.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Be that as it may, the people of Good Hope had planted themselves upon the river, determined to keep back, as far as possible, the domineering race which had intruded upon the happy valley.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

any competition

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

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

From this reading Be that as it may, the people of Good Hope had planted themselves upon the river, determined to keep back, as far as possible, the domineering race which had intruded upon the happy valley.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

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

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

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

From this reading BOSTON “DICKERS” WITH THE DUTCHMEN.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Be that as it may, the people of Good Hope had planted themselves upon the river, determined to keep back, as far as possible, the domineering race which had intruded upon the happy valley.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Be that as it may, the people of Good Hope had planted themselves upon the river, determined to keep back, as far as possible, the domineering race which had intruded upon the happy valley.

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

From this reading Be that as it may, the people of Good Hope had planted themselves upon the river, determined to keep back, as far as possible, the domineering race which had intruded upon the happy valley.

habitually speaking the truth

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

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

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

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

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BOSTON “DICKERS” WITH THE DUTCHMEN.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Down the Connecticut, not many miles from the city of Hartford, in the early days of the State of Wooden Nutmegs, stood an ancient fort, known by the name of “The House of Good Hope.”

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Although the history mentioned may be correct, it might be open to censure on the ground that the writer was biased in favor of his own people.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

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 By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading By reference to that veracious chronicle known as “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” you will find that it was built by the good people of New Netherlands, to prevent further encroachment on the part of a race which has since taken the generic name of Yankee.