used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Bill learned of the projected railroad he interested a number of capitalists who owned coal land and town lots in Braddock.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
any thing at all
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Hence, the new road was built on Bill's side of the river.
Braddock
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From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
Braddocks
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From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Hence, the new road was built on Bill's side of the river.
capitalistsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlɪsts/
plural of “capitalist” — a conservative advocate of capitalism
From this reading When Bill learned of the projected railroad he interested a number of capitalists who owned coal land and town lots in Braddock.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading When Bill learned of the projected railroad he interested a number of capitalists who owned coal land and town lots in Braddock.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading First, it was completed to McKeesport.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
in a serious manner
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, it was completed to McKeesport.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
for this reason
From this reading Hence, the new road was built on Bill's side of the river.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading When Bill learned of the projected railroad he interested a number of capitalists who owned coal land and town lots in Braddock.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading When Bill learned of the projected railroad he interested a number of capitalists who owned coal land and town lots in Braddock.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading When Bill learned of the projected railroad he interested a number of capitalists who owned coal land and town lots in Braddock.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading When Bill learned of the projected railroad he interested a number of capitalists who owned coal land and town lots in Braddock.
McKeesport
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First, it was completed to McKeesport.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Hence, the new road was built on Bill's side of the river.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading When Bill learned of the projected railroad he interested a number of capitalists who owned coal land and town lots in Braddock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading When Bill learned of the projected railroad he interested a number of capitalists who owned coal land and town lots in Braddock.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading When Bill learned of the projected railroad he interested a number of capitalists who owned coal land and town lots in Braddock.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading When Bill learned of the projected railroad he interested a number of capitalists who owned coal land and town lots in Braddock.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Hence, the new road was built on Bill's side of the river.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Hence, the new road was built on Bill's side of the river.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Hence, the new road was built on Bill's side of the river.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When Bill learned of the projected railroad he interested a number of capitalists who owned coal land and town lots in Braddock.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
at the time that
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
which person or people
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Therefore, it is hoped those who are not acquainted with Bill will not connect him in any way with anything that happened to Braddock--the general, not the village.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Bill Brown then resided on Braddocks field, although he has repeatedly and earnestly protested to the writer that he was not at home when Braddock fell and did not hear of it for some time afterwards.
