equally
From this reading But his Dutch origin is shown by the very name Santa Klaus, which is common alike to Holland and America, though it is elsewhere unknown.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading SAINT NICHOLAS IN AMERICA.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he was honored on his own day with the same observances that marked the festival in the Fatherland.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his Dutch origin is shown by the very name Santa Klaus, which is common alike to Holland and America, though it is elsewhere unknown.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading But his Dutch origin is shown by the very name Santa Klaus, which is common alike to Holland and America, though it is elsewhere unknown.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At first he was honored on his own day with the same observances that marked the festival in the Fatherland.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading But his Dutch origin is shown by the very name Santa Klaus, which is common alike to Holland and America, though it is elsewhere unknown.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
to or in any or all places
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
FatherlandnounUS /ˈfɑːðərlænd/
the country where you were born
From this reading At first he was honored on his own day with the same observances that marked the festival in the Fatherland.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading At first he was honored on his own day with the same observances that marked the festival in the Fatherland.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But his Dutch origin is shown by the very name Santa Klaus, which is common alike to Holland and America, though it is elsewhere unknown.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading But his Dutch origin is shown by the very name Santa Klaus, which is common alike to Holland and America, though it is elsewhere unknown.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading At first he was honored on his own day with the same observances that marked the festival in the Fatherland.
immigrantsnounUS /ˈɪməɡrənts/
plural of “immigrant” — a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SAINT NICHOLAS IN AMERICA.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But his Dutch origin is shown by the very name Santa Klaus, which is common alike to Holland and America, though it is elsewhere unknown.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But his Dutch origin is shown by the very name Santa Klaus, which is common alike to Holland and America, though it is elsewhere unknown.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
Klaus
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From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
ManhattannounUS /mænˈhætən/
one of the five boroughs of New York City
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading At first he was honored on his own day with the same observances that marked the festival in the Fatherland.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But his Dutch origin is shown by the very name Santa Klaus, which is common alike to Holland and America, though it is elsewhere unknown.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
NICHOLASnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading SAINT NICHOLAS IN AMERICA.
not any; not one
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
observancesnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvənsɪz/
plural of “observance” — the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading At first he was honored on his own day with the same observances that marked the festival in the Fatherland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first he was honored on his own day with the same observances that marked the festival in the Fatherland.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading But his Dutch origin is shown by the very name Santa Klaus, which is common alike to Holland and America, though it is elsewhere unknown.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At first he was honored on his own day with the same observances that marked the festival in the Fatherland.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading SAINT NICHOLAS IN AMERICA.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At first he was honored on his own day with the same observances that marked the festival in the Fatherland.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But his Dutch origin is shown by the very name Santa Klaus, which is common alike to Holland and America, though it is elsewhere unknown.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He established himself first in the little island of Manhattan and then gradually spread all over the country, being greatly assisted by the fact that he was no stranger to the German settlers everywhere.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But his Dutch origin is shown by the very name Santa Klaus, which is common alike to Holland and America, though it is elsewhere unknown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
not known
From this reading But his Dutch origin is shown by the very name Santa Klaus, which is common alike to Holland and America, though it is elsewhere unknown.
precisely as stated
From this reading But his Dutch origin is shown by the very name Santa Klaus, which is common alike to Holland and America, though it is elsewhere unknown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But his Dutch origin is shown by the very name Santa Klaus, which is common alike to Holland and America, though it is elsewhere unknown.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At first he was honored on his own day with the same observances that marked the festival in the Fatherland.
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 Just as the Christmas tree was brought over to this country by early German immigrants so Saint Nicholas, or Santa Klaus, came here in the train of the Dutch settlers of New York.
