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 There have been in half a century many and significant changes in Washington Square.

in the past

From this reading Of the buildings that defied time fifty years ago, not many remain.

(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 On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

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

From this reading There have been in half a century many and significant changes in Washington Square.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Elsewhere around the Square the old-time residences only here and there survive, encroached upon more and more by the inroads of modernity.

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

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

severely simple

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

a line of approach

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There have been in half a century many and significant changes in Washington Square.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

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

From this reading Of the buildings that defied time fifty years ago, not many remain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

a period of 100 years

From this reading There have been in half a century many and significant changes in Washington Square.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading There have been in half a century many and significant changes in Washington Square.

(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading Of the buildings that defied time fifty years ago, not many remain.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

in or to another place

From this reading Elsewhere around the Square the old-time residences only here and there survive, encroached upon more and more by the inroads of modernity.

past form of “encroach” — advance beyond the usual limit

From this reading Elsewhere around the Square the old-time residences only here and there survive, encroached upon more and more by the inroads of modernity.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Of the buildings that defied time fifty years ago, not many remain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

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

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading There have been in half a century many and significant changes in Washington Square.

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

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There have been in half a century many and significant changes in Washington Square.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Elsewhere around the Square the old-time residences only here and there survive, encroached upon more and more by the inroads of modernity.

of the present time and place

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

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

From this reading There have been in half a century many and significant changes in Washington Square.

plural of “inroad” — an encroachment or intrusion

From this reading Elsewhere around the Square the old-time residences only here and there survive, encroached upon more and more by the inroads of modernity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

a narrow way or road

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

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

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

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 There have been in half a century many and significant changes in Washington Square.

march in a procession

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

the quality of being current or of the present

From this reading Elsewhere around the Square the old-time residences only here and there survive, encroached upon more and more by the inroads of modernity.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

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

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

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

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of the buildings that defied time fifty years ago, not many remain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the buildings that defied time fifty years ago, not many remain.

attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

From this reading Elsewhere around the Square the old-time residences only here and there survive, encroached upon more and more by the inroads of modernity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

on one occasion

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

and nothing more

From this reading Elsewhere around the Square the old-time residences only here and there survive, encroached upon more and more by the inroads of modernity.

in a picturesque manner

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Of the buildings that defied time fifty years ago, not many remain.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Elsewhere around the Square the old-time residences only here and there survive, encroached upon more and more by the inroads of modernity.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading There have been in half a century many and significant changes in Washington Square.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

make square

From this reading There have been in half a century many and significant changes in Washington Square.

plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading Elsewhere around the Square the old-time residences only here and there survive, encroached upon more and more by the inroads of modernity.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of the buildings that defied time fifty years ago, not many remain.

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

From this reading Of the buildings that defied time fifty years ago, not many remain.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There have been in half a century many and significant changes in Washington Square.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

of or relating to or caused by tides

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Of the buildings that defied time fifty years ago, not many remain.

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

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

consisting of or derived from tradition

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Elsewhere around the Square the old-time residences only here and there survive, encroached upon more and more by the inroads of modernity.

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

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

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

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading There have been in half a century many and significant changes in Washington Square.

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

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Only along Washington Square North, east and west of Fifth Avenue, has there been consistent and effective resistance to the tidal march of progress; and it was east of the Avenue and in the immediate shadow of the New that Miss Mary Wardrop had lived for more than three generations.

in or at the place that

From this reading On the East especially, where Waverley Place--once more picturesquely called Rag Carpet Lane--links the Square to Broadway, the traditional brick structures have all been replaced by modern loft-buildings, almost as sober but far less austere.

a late time of life

From this reading Of the buildings that defied time fifty years ago, not many remain.