ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CANTON
From Old French: corner, division, from Italian cantone, from canto corner, from Latin canthus iron rim.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO CANTON
PRESENT
Present
I canton
you canton
he/she/it cantons
we canton
you canton
they canton
Present continuous
I am cantoning
you are cantoning
he/she/it is cantoning
we are cantoning
you are cantoning
they are cantoning
Present perfect
I have cantoned
you have cantoned
he/she/it has cantoned
we have cantoned
you have cantoned
they have cantoned
Present perfect continuous
I have been cantoning
you have been cantoning
he/she/it has been cantoning
we have been cantoning
you have been cantoning
they have been cantoning
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I cantoned
you cantoned
he/she/it cantoned
we cantoned
you cantoned
they cantoned
Past continuous
I was cantoning
you were cantoning
he/she/it was cantoning
we were cantoning
you were cantoning
they were cantoning
Past perfect
I had cantoned
you had cantoned
he/she/it had cantoned
we had cantoned
you had cantoned
they had cantoned
Past perfect continuous
I had been cantoning
you had been cantoning
he/she/it had been cantoning
we had been cantoning
you had been cantoning
they had been cantoning
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will canton
you will canton
he/she/it will canton
we will canton
you will canton
they will canton
Future continuous
I will be cantoning
you will be cantoning
he/she/it will be cantoning
we will be cantoning
you will be cantoning
they will be cantoning
Future perfect
I will have cantoned
you will have cantoned
he/she/it will have cantoned
we will have cantoned
you will have cantoned
they will have cantoned
Future perfect continuous
I will have been cantoning
you will have been cantoning
he/she/it will have been cantoning
we will have been cantoning
you will have been cantoning
they will have been cantoning
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would canton
you would canton
he/she/it would canton
we would canton
you would canton
they would canton
Conditional continuous
I would be cantoning
you would be cantoning
he/she/it would be cantoning
we would be cantoning
you would be cantoning
they would be cantoning
Conditional perfect
I would have canton
you would have canton
he/she/it would have canton
we would have canton
you would have canton
they would have canton
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been cantoning
you would have been cantoning
he/she/it would have been cantoning
we would have been cantoning
you would have been cantoning
they would have been cantoning
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you canton
we let´s canton
you canton
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
cantoning
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CANTON»
Discover the use of
canton in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
canton and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Canton honors a 200-year-old town nestled snuggly between the St. Lawrence River and the Adirondack foothills.
Linda A. Casserly, Julie Sherman Grayson, Judith C. Liscum, 2005
Here, in over 200 rare and striking photographs, the story of Canton unfolds, full of rich tradition and Yankee pride.
Here, in over 200 rare and striking photographs, the story of Canton unfolds, full of rich tradition and Yankee pride.
Canton's history is enriched by its strong associations with patriots, industrialists, great thinkers, and doers. Within Canton are postcards and photographs that capture the spirit of enterprise and pride in the community.
5
American Doctors in
Canton: Modernization in China, 1835-1935
This book focuses on the changes American doctors brought to Canton, their implementation, what remains of their influence today, and how some of these transformations have spread across China.
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Canton and Collinsville
Canton and Collinsville lie fourteen miles west of the state capital, Hartford, along the Farmington River in the scenic Farmington Valley.
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Canton: A Journey Through Time
Well known as the home of the National Football League's Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, Ohio sports a rich and diverse history reaching back much further than the founding of the NFL here in 1920.
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Merchants of
Canton and Macao: Politics and Strategies in ...
Paul Van Dyke works in many languages and archives to uncover the history of Peark River trade. This two-volume work is likely to be the most definitive reference work on the major trading families of Guangzhou.
Western historian Robert K. DeArment has tracked down the facts of the mysterious Canton's early life and misdeeds in Texas; his participation in the Johnson County War as an agent of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association; his pursuit of ...
The images in Canton, Ohio, tell the story of well-known residents including Bezaleel Wells, William McKinley, H.H. Timken, and John Dueber.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CANTON»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
canton is used in the context of the following news items.
VIDEO: Canton man files excessive force complaint, claims he was …
CANTON, Ohio - A Canton man has filed an excessive force complaint, claiming he was punched repeatedly by a Canton Police officer during ... «newsnet5.com, Jul 15»
American Airlines adds nonstop out of Akron-Canton Airport to New …
Travelers out of Akron-Canton Airport will have another option for getting to the New York area beginning in November. That's when American ... «cleveland.com, Jul 15»
Canton Symphony Chorus announces auditions for its new season
CANTON — The Canton Symphony Chorus will be holding auditions for the 2015-2016 season at the Birk Center for the Arts on Walsh ... «The-review, Jul 15»
Stark elections board deadlocked over commissioner's bid to run for …
CANTON: The Stark County Board of Elections deadlocked Monday on whether Stark County Commissioner Thomas M. Bernabei should be ... «Akron Beacon Journal, Jul 15»
Weekly Canton Color Tour Jazz Concerts Begin Friday
The 10th annual Canton Color Tour Jazz Series, a family friendly musical event featuring great concerts for the whole family, starts Friday July ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
Weld sees Canton move as return to boyhood
Former Gov. William F. Weld said his new home in Canton reminds him of where he grew up, overlooking a 180-acre pond on Long Island. «Wicked Local Canton, Jul 15»
Plain Township man charged in underage sex case
According to Canton Municipal Court records, Chessor paid a 13-year-child to engage in sexual conduct. The defendant “did knowingly recruit ... «Canton Repository, Jul 15»
Canton Ranked 15th Best Suburb in CT to Raise a Family
Canton is ranked No. 15 in Connecticut and according to Niche.com, the city received an A grade for crime and safety, an A for education, ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
Friendship Festival seeks photos
The deadline for the Canton Friendship Festival kids photo contest is July 31. The is no charge for the entry. The photos will be displayed at ... «Canton Daily Ledger, Jul 15»
Malone University releases worship music
... Spiritual Formation has released “Malone Worship Album, Volume 1,” produced by 25th Street Productions, located on the Canton campus. «Canton Repository, Jul 15»
